House Sponsors: SCOTT. Short description: MUNI CD-LIENS-MUNI UTILITY Synopsis of Bill as introduced: Amends the Illinois Municipal Code. Provides that delinquent service charges or rates for municipal utilities are liens on the real estate upon or for which service is provided. Provides that a lien is created only when the municipality sends the owners of record (i) a copy of the delinquency notice sent to the person who is delinquent in paying the charges or rates and (ii) a notice that a lien may be created. Provides that the municipality may recover the money due in a civil action. Provides that judgment in a civil action operates as a release and waiver of the lien. Effective immediately. STATE MANDATES FISCAL NOTE In the opinion of DCCA, HB 246 does not meet the definition of a State mandate under the State Mandates Act. FISCAL NOTE (DCCA) HB 246 does not have a fiscal impact on this Dept. Last action on Bill: SESSION SINE DIE Last action date: 99-01-12 Location: House Amendments to Bill: AMENDMENTS ADOPTED: HOUSE - 0 SENATE - 0 END OF INQUIRY Full Text Bill Status