Illinois 103rd Regular Session Status: In Committee 1 D cosponsors

HB 1345 — UTIL-WATER/WASTEWATER ALLOCATE

Last action — Rule 19(a) / Re-referred to Rules Committee

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    Passed Senate
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    To Executive
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    Enacted

This bill died with 103rd Regular Session. It reached “In Committee” and never advanced before the session ended, so it can no longer move — a new version would have to be reintroduced in the current session.

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Summary

Amends the Public Utilities Act. Provides that a public utility that provides both water and wastewater services may request, in a general rate case proceeding, that the Illinois Commerce Commission allocate a portion of the public utility's wastewater service revenue requirement for recovery through water service base rates, allocate a portion of the public utility's water service revenue requirement through wastewater base rates, or combine that public utility's water service and wastewater service revenue requirements. Provides that as part of a proceeding, the public utility shall present evidence to establish, and the Commission shall consider, specified factors. Provides that if the Commission finds that an allocation or combination is in the public interest, the Commission shall enter an order approving such allocation or combination of the public utility's water and wastewater service revenue requirements. Provides that the water service revenue requirement or wastewater service revenue requirement may not be increased by more than 2.5% through an allocation from the water service revenue requirement or wastewater service revenue requirement. Provides for notice to customers. Allows the Commission to adopt rules to implement the amendatory provisions. Repeals the amendatory provisions on December 31, 2026. Effective immediately.

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This bill adds a new section to the Public Utilities Act, allowing public utilities that provide both water and wastewater services to adjust revenue requirements through specific allocations and combinations.

  • 220 ILCS 5/9-211.5

    Sec. 9-211.5. Water and wastewater cost allocation and combination.

    Establishes a new section addressing cost allocation and combination of water and wastewater services.

  • 220 ILCS 5/9-211.5

    A public utility that provides both water and wastewater services may request, in a general rate case proceeding, that the Commission allocate a portion of the public utility's wastewater service revenue requirement for recovery through water service base rates, allocate a portion of the public utility's water service revenue requirement through wastewater base rates, or combine that public utility's water service and wastewater service revenue requirements.

    Allows utilities to restructure how they recover costs for water and wastewater services.

  • 220 ILCS 5/9-211.5

    If the Commission approves the rate recovery allocation requested as set forth in subsection (b), the water service revenue requirement or wastewater service revenue requirement may not be increased by more than 2.5% through an allocation from the water service revenue requirement or wastewater service revenue requirement.

    Limits any increase in service revenue requirements to a maximum of 2.5% as part of the allocation.

  • 220 ILCS 5/9-211.5

    A public utility that provides both water and wastewater service and that makes an allocation request pursuant to subsection (b) shall provide, in addition to and as part of the required notice to its customers pursuant to Section 9-201 of this Act, a description of the allocation request, a statement of the estimated bill impact as a result of any allocation approved pursuant to this Section, and any other information that the Commission deems necessary.

    Requires utilities to inform customers about allocation requests and their potential impacts.

  • 220 ILCS 5/9-211.5

    The Commission may adopt rules to implement this Section.

    Empowers the Commission to create rules for implementing the new allocation provisions.

  • 220 ILCS 5/9-211.5

    This Section is repealed on December 31, 2026.

    Establishes a sunset provision for the new section, making it temporary until the end of 2026.

Action History

  1. Rule 19(a) / Re-referred to Rules Committee

  2. To Water Subcommittee

  3. Assigned to Public Utilities Committee

  4. Referred to Rules Committee

  5. First Reading

  6. Filed with the Clerk by Rep. Jay Hoffman

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Frequently asked questions

What does HB 1345 do?
Amends the Public Utilities Act. Provides that a public utility that provides both water and wastewater services may request, in a general rate case proceeding, that the Illinois Commerce Commission allocate a portion of the public utility's wastewater service revenue requirement for recovery through water service base rates, allocate a portion of the public utility's water service revenue requirement through wastewater base rates, or combine that public utility's water service and wastewater service revenue requirements. Provides that as part of a proceeding, the public utility shall present evidence to establish, and the Commission shall consider, specified factors. Provides that if the Commission finds that an allocation or combination is in the public interest, the Commission shall enter an order approving such allocation or combination of the public utility's water and wastewater service revenue requirements. Provides that the water service revenue requirement or wastewater service revenue requirement may not be increased by more than 2.5% through an allocation from the water service revenue requirement or wastewater service revenue requirement. Provides for notice to customers. Allows the Commission to adopt rules to implement the amendatory provisions. Repeals the amendatory provisions on December 31, 2026. Effective immediately.
Who sponsors HB 1345?
HB 1345 is sponsored by Jay Hoffman (Democrat).
What is the current status of HB 1345?
This bill died with 103rd Regular Session. It reached “In Committee” and never advanced before the session ended, so it can no longer move — a new version would have to be reintroduced in the current session.
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