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IL HB5280
Bill
Status
Introduced
2/5/2026
Primary Sponsor
Nabeela Syed
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AI Summary
- Creates the Municipal Water Infrastructure Sustainability Fund as a special fund in the State treasury
- Illinois Environmental Protection Agency would administer the fund to provide ongoing financial support to municipally-owned water and wastewater systems
- Funds may be used for capital repairs, upgrades, and improvements to water and wastewater infrastructure
- Primary goal is preserving public ownership of water systems and preventing forced privatization due to unaffordable infrastructure costs
- Amends the State Finance Act by adding new sections 5.1038 and 6z-149
Legislative Description
WATER INFRASTRUCTURE FUND
Last Action
Referred to Rules Committee
2/10/2026
Committee Referrals
Rules2/10/2026
Full Bill Text
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