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SB 1989

BLOOMINGTON-TREATED WASTEWATER

104th Regular Session Introduced by Anthony DeLuca and 2 co-sponsors

Allows Bloomington-Normal Water Reclamation District to sell, accept, and treat wastewater with private entities within 50 miles for up to 30 years, enabling public-private wastewa

Public Act . . . . . . . . . 104-0454
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Bill Summary · SB 1989

SB 1989 — Bloomington-Treated Wastewater (Comprehensive Summary)

Status: Sent to the Governor (11/25/2025) — If signed, takes effect upon becoming law.
Introduced: 02/06/2025 (Sen. David Koehler). Primary sponsors noted include Hall, Jay Hoffman, David Koehler; Rep. Sharon Chung served as chief House sponsor. Multiple House amendments were considered; House Floor Amendment No. 4 was adopted.

Main purpose / intent

SB 1989 amends existing Illinois local-government statutes to (1) expand the authority of the Bloomington and Normal Water Reclamation District to contract with private entities for treated-wastewater sales and treatment and to acquire property needed to carry out those activities; and (2) make a series of amendments to the Kaskaskia Regional Port District Act (territory, powers, and board composition). The principal public-policy aim is to enable municipal wastewater utilities and the port district to engage more directly in public‑private wastewater transactions and to clarify related powers.

Key provisions — Bloomington & Normal Water Reclamation District (primary focus)

  • Amends Section 7.9 of the Sanitary District Act of 1917 to extend authorities that previously existed for the Sanitary District of Decatur to the Bloomington and Normal Water Reclamation District.
  • Authorizes the Bloomington and Normal Water Reclamation District to:
    • Enter into agreements to sell, convey, or disburse treated wastewater to a private entity located within 50 miles of the district’s boundaries.
    • Accept wastewater from a private entity located within 50 miles of the district’s boundaries for treatment.
  • Limits contract term: any agreement under this authority may not exceed 30 years.
  • Grants the district authority to acquire and accept (by gift, grant, purchase, or otherwise) fee simple or lesser interests in real property necessary to exercise these powers.
  • Explicitly excludes private entities located outside Illinois from coverage under this Section.

Key provisions — Kaskaskia Regional Port District (enrolled text / additional changes)

  • The enrolled bill also revises multiple sections (Sections 3, 7.1, 20.1, 23.1, 26.1, 31, 32 and adds Section 51) of the Kaskaskia Regional Port District Act.
  • Changes include updates to district boundaries/territory (listing townships in St. Clair County), enumerated port powers and authorities, and board composition/residency rules. (One adopted House amendment specifies board residency: eight members to reside in St. Clair County and three in Monroe County.)
  • The port‑related portion of the bill is extensive and reorganizes or clarifies a number of existing powers (permits, facilities, policing/police powers, property and contracting authority, utility systems, and others).

Who is affected

  • Bloomington and Normal Water Reclamation District: gains explicit statutory authority to enter private wastewater sales/treatment agreements and to acquire related property interests.
  • Private entities (businesses, industries) located within 50 miles of the district boundaries: potential customers/suppliers of treated wastewater or sources of wastewater for treatment (in‑state only).
  • Property owners and local governments near facilities: may be affected by property acquisitions, facilities development, or long‑term contracts.
  • Kaskaskia Regional Port District, residents and local officials in Monroe, Randolph and specified St. Clair County townships: affected by changes to district powers, governance, and territorial definitions.

Limitations, timeline and procedural notes

  • Contract duration capped at 30 years.
  • Section explicitly excludes out‑of‑state private entities.
  • Effective date: the Act takes effect upon becoming law.
  • Legislative history: introduced February–March 2025, passed both houses (with House Floor Amendment No. 4 adopted), enrolled and sent to the Governor 11/25/2025.

If you want, I can prepare a side‑by‑side comparison of the existing statutory text and the precise wording changes for Section 7.9 (Sanitary District Act) and for the amended Kaskaskia Port District sections.

Compiled from official sources — confirm details with the bill’s official record.

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