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IL HB2891

Bill

Status

Introduced

2/5/2025

Primary Sponsor

Margaret DeLaRosa

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Origin

House of Representatives

104th General Assembly

AI Summary

  • Increases the maximum annual compensation for water commission commissioners from $600 to $10,000 and removes the prohibition on compensation for commissioners who are also government board members, officers, or employees

  • Expands the radius within which water commissions may construct water transmission and distribution lines from 25 miles to 50 miles outside member municipalities' corporate limits

  • Authorizes water commissions to use alternative project delivery methods, including design-build and construction-manager-at-risk delivery systems, with detailed procedures for solicitation, evaluation, and selection of contractors

  • Allows commissions to establish procurement goals favoring businesses owned by minorities, women, persons with disabilities, or veterans, as well as businesses located within or employing residents of member municipalities

  • Requires project labor agreements with local building trades councils for commission construction projects funded by bond issuance

Legislative Description

WATER COMMISSION-CONSTRUCTION

Last Action

Chief Sponsor Changed to Rep. Margaret A. DeLaRosa

2/5/2026

Committee Referrals

Rules4/11/2025
Public Utilities4/8/2025
Rules3/18/2025
Public Utilities3/4/2025
Rules2/6/2025

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