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IL HB6604

Bill

Status

Introduced

9/15/2016

Primary Sponsor

LaShawn Ford

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Origin

House of Representatives

99th General Assembly

AI Summary

  • Creates the Water and Sewer Tax Relief Division in the Illinois Municipal Code, effective immediately upon passage.

  • Prohibits municipalities with populations exceeding 1,000,000 from increasing taxes or rates on water, utility, or sewer services for 10 years after the bill's effective date.

  • Prevents municipalities from increasing charges or fees imposed for the provision or sale of water, utility, or sewer services during the 10-year period.

  • Voids any municipal ordinance provisions that contradict the tax and rate freeze requirements, explicitly limiting home rule powers under the Illinois Constitution.

Legislative Description

MUNI-UTILITY TAX RELIEF

Last Action

Referred to Rules Committee

11/2/2016

Committee Referrals

Rules11/2/2016

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