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IL HB2891
Bill
Status
2/5/2025
Primary Sponsor
Margaret DeLaRosa
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AI Summary
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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