Senate Sponsors: WALSH,T. Short description: MWRD-COOK CO STORMWATER PLAN Synopsis of Bill as introduced: Amends the Counties Code and the Metropolitan Water Reclamation District Act. Provides for the election of Metropolitan Water Reclamation District commissioners from the same subdistricts as members of the Cook County Board of Review. Phases in the election from subdistricts at the 2002, 2004, and 2006 general elections. Authorizes cumulative voting for commissioners. Changes the terms of commissioners from 6 years to combinations of 4-year and 2-year terms. Eliminates the position of State Sanitary District Observer. Provides for the adoption and implementation of a Cook County stormwater management plan by the Metropolitan Water Reclamation District. Authorizes the District to implement the plan throughout the County. Authorizes the District to impose fees on areas outside the District but within the County. Authorizes a special tax levy for stormwater management purposes and reduces the District's authorized tax levy for general corporate purposes by a corresponding amount. Amends the Property Tax Code to exclude the stormwater management tax from the tax caps imposed under the Property Tax Extension Limitation Law. Effective immediately. Last action on Bill: SESSION SINE DIE Last action date: JAN-07-2003 Location: Senate Amendments to Bill: AMENDMENTS ADOPTED: HOUSE - 0 SENATE - 0 END OF INQUIRY Full Text Bill Status