Bill Text: IL SB1854 | 2015-2016 | 99th General Assembly | Veto Message
Bill Title: Amends the North Shore Sanitary District Act. Changes the title of the Act from the North Shore Sanitary District Act to the North Shore Water Reclamation District Act. Provides that the board of the sanity district may increase the pay of the president and the other members. Provides that the board may enact ordinances regarding rates or charges for the treatment and disposal of sewage and surface or ground water. Allows the board to impose civil fines, liens, and declare a nuisance regarding unlawful discharge of waste into the sewerage system or any sewer tributary. Provides that the sanitary district may sell, dispose of, or otherwise expend recovered resources and renewable energy resources and may construct, maintain, finance, and operate facilities necessary for this purpose. Further provides that the sanitary district may capture recovered resources and produce renewable energy resources from materials previously discarded. Amends the Special Assessment Supplemental Bond and Procedures Act, the Sanitary District Act of 1917, and the Eminent Domain Act making conforming changes. Effective immediately.
Spectrum: Slight Partisan Bill (Democrat 3-1)
Status: (Vetoed) 2015-09-25 - Bill Dead - Amendatory Veto [SB1854 Detail]
Download: Illinois-2015-SB1854-Veto_Message.html
August 25, 2015
To the Honorable Members of
The Illinois House of Representatives,
99th General Assembly:
Today I return Senate Bill 1854 with a specific recommendation for change.
Among other changes, Senate Bill 1854 would allow the North Shore Water Reclamation District Board of Trustees to increase its own compensation. The State of Illinois is facing an unprecedented fiscal crisis, and all levels of government should make every effort to rein in spending. Under these circumstances, statutes should not be changed to allow elected officials to give themselves raises. I recommend that portion of Senate Bill 1854 be deleted.
Therefore, pursuant to Section 9(e) of Article IV of the Illinois Constitution of 1970, I hereby return Senate Bill 1854, entitled “AN ACT concerning local government”, with the following specific recommendation for change:
On page 15, line 19, by deleting “Notwithstanding”; and
On page 15, by deleting lines 20 through 25; and
On page 15, line 26, by deleting “in compensation is adopted by the board.”.
With this change, Senate Bill 1854 will have my approval. I respectfully request your concurrence.
Sincerely,
Bruce Rauner
GOVERNOR
