Bill Status of HB 1049   98th General Assembly

Short Description:  METROPOLITAN WATER RECLAMATION

House Sponsors
Rep. Emanuel Chris Welch

Last Action  View All Actions

DateChamber Action
  12/3/2014HouseSession Sine Die

Statutes Amended In Order of Appearance
70 ILCS 2605/19b new
705 ILCS 505/8from Ch. 37, par. 439.8
705 ILCS 505/24from Ch. 37, par. 439.24

Synopsis As Introduced
Amends the Metropolitan Water Reclamation District Act. Adds a Section providing that every district organized under the Act shall be liable to owners of residential property within the district that has been damaged by flooding caused by the district's performance of its duties. Provides that the property owner or owners must notify the district trustees of his or her intent to file a claim and attach an affidavit to any claim filed, and describes the required contents of the affidavit. Provides that in the event of a judgment against the district, the damage award shall not exceed $100,000. Provides that the property owner or owners may be awarded attorneys fees if notification requirements are met. Amends the Court of Claims Act. Provides jurisdiction to the Court of Claims over certain claims authorized under the Metropolitan Water Reclamation District Act. In a Section regarding payment of awards, provides that no funds may be appropriated by the General Assembly for the payment of claims permissible under the Metropolitan Water Reclamation District Act. Effective immediately.

Actions 
DateChamber Action
  1/30/2013HouseFiled with the Clerk by Rep. Emanuel Chris Welch
  1/30/2013HouseFirst Reading
  1/30/2013HouseReferred to Rules Committee
  2/13/2013HouseAssigned to Judiciary
  3/14/2013HouseTo Real Estate, Property, Probate, and Trusts Subcommittee
  3/22/2013HouseRule 19(a) / Re-referred to Rules Committee
  12/3/2014HouseSession Sine Die

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