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 Bill Status of HB6607  99th General Assembly


Short Description:  MUNI-WATER SEWER TAX RELIEF

House Sponsors
Rep. Luis Arroyo

Last Action
DateChamber Action
  1/10/2017HouseSession Sine Die

Statutes Amended In Order of Appearance
65 ILCS 5/Art. 11 Div. 117.2 heading new
65 ILCS 5/11-117.2-1 new


Synopsis As Introduced
Amends the Illinois Municipal Code. Creates the Water and Sewer Tax Relief Division of the Municipal Utilities Article of the Code. Provides that for a period of 10 years after September 14, 2016, a municipality with a population of more than 1,000,000 may not increase: (1) the amount or rate of any tax imposed on the provision or sale of water, utility, or sewer service, or any combination thereof; or (2) the amount or rate of any charge or fee imposed for the provision or sale of water, utility, or sewer service, or any combination thereof. Further provides that any ordinance passed implementing any tax, or any charge or fee imposed, in contradiction to these restrictions is null and void. Limits home rule powers. Effective immediately.

Actions 
DateChamber Action
  9/27/2016HouseFiled with the Clerk by Rep. Luis Arroyo
  11/2/2016HouseFirst Reading
  11/2/2016HouseReferred to Rules Committee
  1/10/2017HouseSession Sine Die

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