Illinois 104th General Assembly Status: Introduced Bipartisan · 14 D · 2 R cosponsors

SB0075      — UTILITIES-WATER ACQUISITION

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

  1. 1
    Introduced
  2. 2
    In Committee
  3. 3
    Passed Senate
  4. 4
    Passed House
  5. 5
    To Executive
  6. 6
    Enacted

This bill has been introduced in the Senate. Introduced January 13, 2025. It must pass committee before a floor vote.

Next likely step: a committee referral and hearing.

Odds of enactment

Low chance

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Prognosis

Advancing 54% · moderate confidence

  • Introduced

    Current position in the legislative process.

  • 16 sponsors

    1 primary, 15 co-sponsors signed on.

  • Bipartisan support

    Sponsored across 2 parties (14 D · 2 R) — cross-party backing.

  • Cleared a recorded vote

    Passed 1 recorded vote so far.

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In plain language

The bill modifies how water and sewer utility acquisitions are valued and approved.

This bill changes how the rate base for acquired water and sewer utilities is calculated and introduces a referendum requirement. If the majority of voters in the service area approve the acquisition, it can proceed; otherwise, it cannot.

What this means for you
  • Consumers: If you live in the service area of a water or sewer utility, your vote will determine if the acquisition can take place.

Summary

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.

Bill Text

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Action History

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

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

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

  4. Senate Floor Amendment No. 2 Referred to Assignments

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

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

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

  8. Added as Co-Sponsor Sen. Mike Simmons

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

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

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

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

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

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

  15. Approved for Consideration Assignments

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

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

  18. Added as Co-Sponsor Sen. Linda Holmes

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

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

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

  22. Added as Co-Sponsor Sen. Craig Wilcox

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

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

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

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

  27. Second Reading

  28. Placed on Calendar Order of 2nd Reading

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

  30. Senate Committee Amendment No. 1 Adopted

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

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

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

  34. Postponed - Energy and Public Utilities

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

  36. Added as Co-Sponsor Sen. Rachel Ventura

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

  38. Added as Co-Sponsor Sen. Laura Fine

  39. Senate Committee Amendment No. 1 Referred to Assignments

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

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

  42. Added as Co-Sponsor Sen. Sue Rezin

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

  44. Assigned to Energy and Public Utilities

  45. Referred to Assignments

  46. First Reading

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

Sponsors

Sponsorship breakdown

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1 sponsors · 15 co-sponsors · 167 not signed on

Sponsors (1)

Co-sponsors (15)

Not signed on (167)

167 members have not signed on to this bill.

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Votes

Energy and Public Utilities

Passed 13 Yea · 0 Nay · 2 Other
Party YeaNayPresentNot Voting
Republican 4001
Democrat 9001
Total 13002
% of votes cast 87%0%0%13%
How each member voted (15)
Member Party Vote
Bill Cunningham Democrat Yea
Christopher Belt Democrat Not Voting
Cristina Castro Democrat Yea
David Koehler Democrat Yea
Javier L. Cervantes Democrat Yea
Napoleon Harris III Democrat Yea
Patrick J. Joyce Democrat Yea
Paul Faraci Democrat Yea
Robert Peters Democrat Yea
Steve Stadelman Democrat Yea
Dale Fowler Republican Not Voting
Erica Harriss Republican Yea
Neil Anderson Republican Yea
Sue Rezin Republican Yea
Terri Bryant Republican Yea

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Frequently asked questions

What does SB0075      do?
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.
Who sponsors SB0075     ?
SB0075      is sponsored by Laura M. Murphy (Democrat), Graciela Guzmán (Democrat), Meg Loughran Cappel (Democrat), Rachel Ventura (Democrat), Karina Villa (Democrat), Patrick J. Joyce (Democrat), Sue Rezin (Republican), Michael W. Halpin (Democrat), Laura Fine (Democrat), Suzy Glowiak Hilton (Democrat), Craig Wilcox (Republican), Linda Holmes (Democrat), Napoleon Harris III (Democrat), Javier L. Cervantes (Democrat), Emil Jones, III (Democrat), and Mike Simmons (Democrat).
What is the current status of SB0075     ?
This bill has been introduced in the Senate. Introduced January 13, 2025. It must pass committee before a floor vote.
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