IL HB2862

Adds connection fees owed at time of property sale to types of charges that create liens against real estate for the North Shore Water Reclamation District.

Creates new Section 7.8 authorizing the sanitary district to participate in nutrient trading programs for water quality standards, with preference given to investments benefiting low-income or rural communities with local water quality improvements.

Increases emergency contract cap from $350,000 to $500,000 for contracts related to public health or safety emergencies requiring a 4-of-5 trustee vote.

Allows the sanitary district to immediately acquire necessary right-of-way and work authority within public highways, utility property, railroad rights-of-way, and other public property during emergencies affecting public health or safety.

Maintains competitive bidding requirements for contracts exceeding the mandatory competitive bid threshold (0.1% of total general fixed assets, between $10,000 and $40,000) with exceptions for professional services, single-source supplies, and certain specified contract types.