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SB0075Introduced in the Senate

UTILITIES-WATER ACQUISITION

IntroducedSenate Assignments

Introduced by Laura Murphy, District 28

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Official description

Amends the Public Utilities Act. Provides that 20% of the lesser of (rather than the lesser of): (i) the purchase price or (ii) the fair market value shall constitute the rate base associated with the water or sewer utility as acquired by and incorporated into the rate base of the district designated by the acquiring large public utility, subject to any adjustments that the Illinois Commerce Commission deems necessary to ensure such rate base reflects prudent and useful investments in the provision of public utility service. Provides that the difference between the rate base and the purchase price or fair market value shall be borne by the shareholders of the acquiring large public utility. In provisions concerning the acquisition of a water or sewer utility, provides that, at the next election following the public meeting and notice requirements, a referendum shall be placed on the ballot for all electors within the area the water or sewer utility operates. Provides that, if a majority of the electors voting on the referendum within the service area of the water or sewer utility vote in favor of the referendum, then the acquisition may continue. Provides that, if less than a majority of the electors voting on the referendum within the service area of the water or sewer utility vote in favor of the referendum, the Commission shall not approve the large public utility's acquisition of the water or sewer utility. Removes a provision that provides that the Commission may authorize a water or sewer utility to file a surcharge which adjusts rates and charges to provide for recovery of costs associated with an investment in qualifying infrastructure plant, independent of any other matters related to the utility's revenue requirement. Makes other changes.

Where it stands

Senate Floor Amendment No. 2 Pursuant to Senate Rule 3-9(b) / Referred to Assignments

July 2, 2026

How did lawmakers vote?

SenateStage: Senate Energy and Public Utilities Committee · April 10, 2025

5

Yes

0

No

2

Absent or Not Voting

7 senators recorded in this Senate vote. Colors show vote categories only, not whether a vote was good or bad.

See how each senator voted

SenatorDistrictVote
William Cunningham18Yes
Cristina Castro22Yes
Susan Rezin38Yes
David Koehler46Yes
Erica Harriss56Yes
Christopher Belt57Not Voting
Dale Fowler59Not Voting

Bill history

  1. Filed with Secretary by Sen. Laura M. Murphy

  2. First Reading

  3. Referred to Assignments

  4. Assigned to Energy and Public Utilities

  5. Added as Co-Sponsor Sen. Patrick J. Joyce

  6. Added as Co-Sponsor Sen. Sue Rezin

  7. Added as Co-Sponsor Sen. Michael W. Halpin

  8. Senate Committee Amendment No. 1 Filed with Secretary by Sen. Laura M. Murphy

  9. Senate Committee Amendment No. 1 Referred to Assignments

  10. Added as Co-Sponsor Sen. Laura Fine

  11. Senate Committee Amendment No. 1 Assignments Refers to Energy and Public Utilities

  12. Added as Co-Sponsor Sen. Rachel Ventura

  13. Senate Committee Amendment No. 1 Postponed - Energy and Public Utilities

  14. Postponed - Energy and Public Utilities

  15. Rule 2-10 Committee Deadline Established As April 4, 2025

  16. Added as Chief Co-Sponsor Sen. Graciela Guzmán

  17. Rule 2-10 Committee Deadline Established As April 11, 2025

  18. Senate Committee Amendment No. 1 Adopted

  19. Do Pass as Amended Energy and Public Utilities; 013-000-000

  20. Placed on Calendar Order of 2nd Reading

  21. Second Reading

  22. Placed on Calendar Order of 3rd Reading April 11, 2025

  23. Rule 2-10 Third Reading Deadline Established As May 9, 2025

  24. Added as Co-Sponsor Sen. Suzy Glowiak Hilton

  25. Rule 2-10 Third Reading Deadline Established As May 23, 2025

  26. Added as Co-Sponsor Sen. Craig Wilcox

  27. Rule 2-10 Third Reading Deadline Established As June 1, 2025

  28. Rule 3-9(a) / Re-referred to Assignments

  29. Added as Chief Co-Sponsor Sen. Meg Loughran Cappel

  30. Added as Co-Sponsor Sen. Linda Holmes

  31. Added as Co-Sponsor Sen. Napoleon Harris III

  32. Added as Co-Sponsor Sen. Javier L. Cervantes

  33. Approved for Consideration Assignments

  34. Placed on Calendar Order of 3rd Reading April 15, 2026

  35. Rule 2-10 Third Reading Deadline Established As May 8, 2026

  36. Rule 2-10 Third Reading Deadline Established As May 15, 2026

  37. Added as Chief Co-Sponsor Sen. Rachel Ventura

  38. Added as Co-Sponsor Sen. Emil Jones, III

  39. Rule 2-10 Third Reading Deadline Established As May 22, 2026

  40. Added as Co-Sponsor Sen. Mike Simmons

  41. Added as Chief Co-Sponsor Sen. Karina Villa

  42. Rule 2-10 Third Reading Deadline Established As May 31, 2026

  43. Senate Floor Amendment No. 2 Filed with Secretary by Sen. Laura M. Murphy

  44. Senate Floor Amendment No. 2 Referred to Assignments

  45. Senate Floor Amendment No. 2 Assignments Refers to Energy and Public Utilities

  46. Rule 3-9(a) / Re-referred to Assignments

  47. Senate Floor Amendment No. 2 Pursuant to Senate Rule 3-9(b) / Referred to Assignments

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