Rule 19(a) / Re-referred to Rules Committee
Summary
The bill establishes the Municipal Water Infrastructure Sustainability Fund in the state treasury. Money in the fund would be administered by the Illinois Environmental Protection Agency to give ongoing financial assistance to municipal water and wastewater utilities for capital repairs, upgrades, and improvements. The aim is to preserve public ownership and avoid forced privatization caused by costly infrastructure needs.
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