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IL HB6604
Bill
Status
Introduced
9/15/2016
Primary Sponsor
LaShawn Ford
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AI Summary
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Creates the Water and Sewer Tax Relief Division in the Illinois Municipal Code, effective immediately upon passage.
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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.
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Prevents municipalities from increasing charges or fees imposed for the provision or sale of water, utility, or sewer services during the 10-year period.
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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
Full Bill Text
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