Senate Sponsors: DONAHUE. House Sponsors: MYERS,RICHARD-MATHIAS Short description: MUNI CD-WELLS & WATERWORKS Synopsis of Bill as introduced: Amends the Illinois Municipal Code in regard to construction of wells and waterworks. Provides that each municipality is authorized to construct, maintain, alter and extend its water mains as a proper use of highways along, upon, under and across any highway, street, alley or public ground in the State. SENATE AMENDMENT NO. 1. Further amends the Illinois Municipal Code. Provides that the authorization to construct, maintain, alter, and extend water mains along, upon, under, and across roads is subject to the Section of the Illinois Highway Code concerning the use of roads by public utility companies. HOUSE AMENDMENT NO. 1. Provides that a city or village may not construct, maintain, alter, extend, or operate its water mains or other equipment within a city or village with a population over 500,000. Last action on Bill: SESSION SINE DIE Last action date: 01-01-09 Location: Senate Amendments to Bill: AMENDMENTS ADOPTED: HOUSE - 1 SENATE - 1 END OF INQUIRY Full Text Bill Status