Illinois · Senate Bill 75 · 104th General Assembly

UTILITIES-WATER ACQUISITION

SB 75 Sponsored by Laura M. Murphy In committee

  1. Introduced Jan 13, 2025
  2. In committee Jan 13, 2025
  3. Passed the Senate Next
  4. Passed the House  
  5. To the governor  
  6. Became law  

What it does

The legislature's own summary of the bill, or its official long title.

Amends the Public Utilities Act. Provides that 20% of the lesser of (rather than the lesser of): (i) the purchase price or (ii) the fair market value shall constitute the rate base associated with the water or sewer utility as acquired by and incorporated into the rate base of the district designated by the acquiring large public utility, subject to any adjustments that the Illinois Commerce Commission deems…

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Amends the Public Utilities Act. Provides that 20% of the lesser of (rather than the lesser of): (i) the purchase price or (ii) the fair market value shall constitute the rate base associated with the water or sewer utility as acquired by and incorporated into the rate base of the district designated by the acquiring large public utility, subject to any adjustments that the Illinois Commerce Commission deems necessary to ensure such rate base reflects prudent and useful investments in the provision of public utility service. Provides that the difference between the rate base and the purchase price or fair market value shall be borne by the shareholders of the acquiring large public utility. In provisions concerning the acquisition of a water or sewer utility, provides that, at the next election following the public meeting and notice requirements, a referendum shall be placed on the ballot for all electors within the area the water or sewer utility operates. Provides that, if a majority of the electors voting on the referendum within the service area of the water or sewer utility vote in favor of the referendum, then the acquisition may continue. Provides that, if less than a majority of the electors voting on the referendum within the service area of the water or sewer utility vote in favor of the referendum, the Commission shall not approve the large public utility's acquisition of the water or sewer utility. Removes a provision that provides that the Commission may authorize a water or sewer utility to file a surcharge which adjusts rates and charges to provide for recovery of costs associated with an investment in qualifying infrastructure plant, independent of any other matters related to the utility's revenue requirement. Makes other changes.

Every action

47 steps, oldest first, as the legislature records them.

Show the 39 earlier steps
  1. SenateFiled with Secretary by Sen. Laura M. Murphy
  2. SenateFirst Reading
  3. CommitteeReferred to Assignments · Senate Assignments
  4. CommitteeAssigned to Energy and Public Utilities · Senate Energy and Public Utilities
  5. SenateAdded as Co-Sponsor Sen. Patrick J. Joyce
  6. SenateAdded as Co-Sponsor Sen. Sue Rezin
  7. SenateAdded as Co-Sponsor Sen. Michael W. Halpin
  8. SenateSenate Committee Amendment No. 1 Filed with Secretary by Sen. Laura M. Murphy
  9. CommitteeSenate Committee Amendment No. 1 Referred to Assignments · Senate Assignments
  10. SenateAdded as Co-Sponsor Sen. Laura Fine
  11. CommitteeSenate Committee Amendment No. 1 Assignments Refers to Energy and Public Utilities · Senate Energy and Public Utilities
  12. SenateAdded as Co-Sponsor Sen. Rachel Ventura
  13. CommitteeSenate Committee Amendment No. 1 Postponed - Energy and Public Utilities · Senate Energy and Public Utilities
  14. CommitteePostponed - Energy and Public Utilities · Senate Energy and Public Utilities
  15. SenateRule 2-10 Committee Deadline Established As April 4, 2025
  16. SenateAdded as Chief Co-Sponsor Sen. Graciela Guzmán
  17. SenateRule 2-10 Committee Deadline Established As April 11, 2025
  18. SenateSenate Committee Amendment No. 1 Adopted
  19. CommitteeDo Pass as Amended Energy and Public Utilities; 013-000-000 · Senate Energy and Public Utilities
  20. SenatePlaced on Calendar Order of 2nd Reading
  21. SenateSecond Reading
  22. SenatePlaced on Calendar Order of 3rd Reading April 11, 2025
  23. SenateRule 2-10 Third Reading Deadline Established As May 9, 2025
  24. SenateAdded as Co-Sponsor Sen. Suzy Glowiak Hilton
  25. SenateRule 2-10 Third Reading Deadline Established As May 23, 2025
  26. SenateAdded as Co-Sponsor Sen. Craig Wilcox
  27. SenateRule 2-10 Third Reading Deadline Established As June 1, 2025
  28. CommitteeRule 3-9(a) / Re-referred to Assignments · Senate Assignments
  29. SenateAdded as Chief Co-Sponsor Sen. Meg Loughran Cappel
  30. SenateAdded as Co-Sponsor Sen. Linda Holmes
  31. SenateAdded as Co-Sponsor Sen. Napoleon Harris, III
  32. SenateAdded as Co-Sponsor Sen. Javier L. Cervantes
  33. CommitteeApproved for Consideration Assignments · Senate Assignments
  34. SenatePlaced on Calendar Order of 3rd Reading April 15, 2026
  35. SenateRule 2-10 Third Reading Deadline Established As May 8, 2026
  36. SenateRule 2-10 Third Reading Deadline Established As May 15, 2026
  37. SenateAdded as Chief Co-Sponsor Sen. Rachel Ventura
  38. SenateAdded as Co-Sponsor Sen. Emil Jones, III
  39. SenateRule 2-10 Third Reading Deadline Established As May 22, 2026
  1. SenateAdded as Co-Sponsor Sen. Mike Simmons
  2. SenateAdded as Chief Co-Sponsor Sen. Karina Villa
  3. SenateRule 2-10 Third Reading Deadline Established As May 31, 2026
  4. SenateSenate Floor Amendment No. 2 Filed with Secretary by Sen. Laura M. Murphy
  5. CommitteeSenate Floor Amendment No. 2 Referred to Assignments · Senate Assignments
  6. CommitteeSenate Floor Amendment No. 2 Assignments Refers to Energy and Public Utilities · Senate Energy and Public Utilities
  7. CommitteeRule 3-9(a) / Re-referred to Assignments · Senate Assignments
  8. CommitteeSenate Floor Amendment No. 2 Pursuant to Senate Rule 3-9(b) / Referred to Assignments · Senate Assignments

Roll calls

2 recorded votes: 0 on the floor, 2 in committee. Each shows how every member voted.

Committee votes

DateWhereQuestionResult
Apr 10, 2025 Senate Energy and Public Utilities Energy and Public Utilities - Do Pass As Amended
Members

Yes · 13

Not voting · 2

 Passed 13–0
Apr 10, 2025 Senate Energy and Public Utilities Senate Committee Amendment No. 1 - Energy and Public Utilities - Be Adopted
Members

Yes · 13

Not voting · 2

 Passed 13–0

Sponsors

The member who introduced it, joined by 15 cosponsors: 13 Democrats, 2 Republicans.

All 15 cosponsors

From Illinois's official records (www.ilga.gov), checked Nov 2, 2026. Text links go to the official versions; LegiList does not copy bill text.