Illinois 104th General Assembly Status: Introduced 1 D cosponsors

SB1557      — MUNI CD-USE OF UTILITY POLES

Last action — Rule 3-9(a) / Re-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 February 04, 2025. It must pass committee before a floor vote.

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Odds of enactment

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Prognosis

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Summary

Amends the Illinois Municipal Code. Provides that the corporate authorities of a municipality may use an existing utility pole within its public rights-of-way for municipal public safety purposes, including, but not limited to, the placing of equipment associated with public safety. Provides that any fee charged for the use of a utility pole shall be at the lowest rate charged by the entity owning the utility pole and shall not exceed the entity's actual costs.

Bill Text

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Action History

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

  2. Assigned to Executive

  3. Referred to Assignments

  4. First Reading

  5. Filed with Secretary by Sen. Patrick J. Joyce

Sponsors

Sponsorship breakdown

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1 sponsors · 0 co-sponsors · 182 not signed on

Sponsors (1)

Co-sponsors (0)

None.

Not signed on (182)

182 members have not signed on to this bill.

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"Not signed on" means a member has not sponsored or co-sponsored this bill — it does not imply opposition. Members flagged Voted No have a recorded No vote on this bill.

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Subjects

public-safety transportation
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Frequently asked questions

What does SB1557      do?
Amends the Illinois Municipal Code. Provides that the corporate authorities of a municipality may use an existing utility pole within its public rights-of-way for municipal public safety purposes, including, but not limited to, the placing of equipment associated with public safety. Provides that any fee charged for the use of a utility pole shall be at the lowest rate charged by the entity owning the utility pole and shall not exceed the entity's actual costs.
Who sponsors SB1557     ?
SB1557      is sponsored by Patrick J. Joyce (Democrat).
What is the current status of SB1557     ?
This bill has been introduced in the Senate. Introduced February 04, 2025. It must pass committee before a floor vote.
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