MUNI-WATER SEWER TAX RELIEF House SponsorsRep. Luis Arroyo 1/10/2017HouseSession Sine Die 65 ILCS 5/Art. 11 Div. 117.2 heading new65 ILCS 5/11-117.2-1 new Amends the Illinois Municipal Code. Creates the Water and Sewer Tax Relief Division of the Municipal Utilities Article of the Code. Provides that for a period of 10 years after September 14, 2016, a municipality with a population of more than 1,000,000 may not increase: (1) the amount or rate of any tax imposed on the provision or sale of water, utility, or sewer service, or any combination thereof; or (2) the amount or rate of any charge or fee imposed for the provision or sale of water, utility, or sewer service, or any combination thereof. Further provides that any ordinance passed implementing any tax, or any charge or fee imposed, in contradiction to these restrictions is null and void. Limits home rule powers. Effective immediately. 9/27/2016HouseFiled with the Clerk by Rep. Luis Arroyo 11/2/2016HouseFirst Reading 11/2/2016HouseReferred to Rules Committee 1/10/2017HouseSession Sine Die