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SB1513Introduced in the Senate

MUNI CD-EMINENT DOMAIN-WATER

IntroducedSenate Assignments

Introduced by Rachel Ventura, District 43

What does this bill do?

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Official description

Amends the Municipal Code. In provisions concerning acquisition of water systems by eminent domain, provides that eminent domain actions undertaken by a municipality under the provisions may be submitted as a referendum to be voted upon by the electors residing within the area in which the affected water system is located. Provides that the petition process for the elections shall be governed by specified procedures of the Election Code. Provides that the acquisition of water systems by eminent domain is declared to be a special use under specified provisions of the Eminent Domain Act.

Where it stands

Senate Committee Amendment No. 1 Rule 3-9(a) / Re-referred to Assignments

June 2, 2025

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Bill history

  1. Filed with Secretary by Sen. Rachel Ventura

  2. First Reading

  3. Referred to Assignments

  4. Assigned to Executive

  5. To Government Operations

  6. Senate Committee Amendment No. 1 Filed with Secretary by Sen. Rachel Ventura

  7. Senate Committee Amendment No. 1 Referred to Assignments

  8. Senate Committee Amendment No. 1 Assignments Refers to Executive

  9. Added as Co-Sponsor Sen. Adriane L. Johnson

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

  11. Added as Chief Co-Sponsor Sen. Sue Rezin

  12. Senate Committee Amendment No. 1 To Government Operations

  13. Rule 2-10 Committee/3rd Reading Deadline Established As May 9, 2025

  14. Rule 2-10 Committee/3rd Reading Deadline Established As May 23, 2025

  15. Rule 2-10 Committee/3rd Reading Deadline Established As June 1, 2025

  16. Added as Co-Sponsor Sen. Graciela Guzmán

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

  18. Senate Committee Amendment No. 1 Rule 3-9(a) / Re-referred to Assignments

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