IL HB1135 | 2009-2010 | 96th General Assembly

Status

Spectrum: Partisan Bill (Republican 1-0)
Status: Introduced on February 11 2009 - 25% progression, died in committee
Action: 2009-04-03 - Rule 19(a) / Re-referred to Rules Committee
Pending: House Rules Committee
Text: Latest bill text (Introduced) [HTML]

Summary

Amends the Illinois Municipal Code. Provides that municipalities shall be liable for damages to real estate within or outside of the corporate boundaries of the municipality damaged by overflow or otherwise damaged by reason of the construction, enlargement or use of any channel, ditch, drain, outlet, or other improvement by the municipality. Provides that, if judgment is rendered against a municipality for damages, then the plaintiff may recover reasonable attorneys' fees. Specifies notice requirements. Amends the Local Governmental and Governmental Employees Tort Immunity Act. Provides that municipalities shall be liable for damages to real estate within or outside of the corporate boundaries of the municipality damaged under certain specified circumstances. Effective immediately.

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Title

MUNI CD-LIABILITY-OVERFLOW

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History

DateChamberAction
2009-04-03 Rule 19(a) / Re-referred to Rules Committee
2009-04-02 House Floor Amendment No. 2 Referred to Rules Committee
2009-04-02 House Floor Amendment No. 2 Filed with Clerk by Rep. Michael W. Tryon
2009-04-01 Held on Calendar Order of Second Reading - Short Debate
2009-04-01 Second Reading - Short Debate
2009-03-11 Placed on Calendar 2nd Reading - Short Debate
2009-03-10 Do Pass as Amended / Short Debate Cities & Villages Committee; 006-001-000
2009-03-10 House Committee Amendment No. 1 Adopted in Cities & Villages Committee; by Voice Vote
2009-03-10 House Committee Amendment No. 1 Filed with Clerk by Cities & Villages Committee
2009-02-18 Assigned to Cities & Villages Committee
2009-02-11 Referred to Rules Committee
2009-02-11 First Reading
2009-02-11 Filed with the Clerk by Rep. Michael W. Tryon

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