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HB 5545 — PROP TX-SPECIAL SERVICE
Last action — Session Sine Die
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✓Introduced
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2In Committee
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3Passed House
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4Passed Senate
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5To Executive
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6Enacted
This bill died with 99th Regular Session. It reached “In Committee” and never advanced before the session ended, so it can no longer move — a new version would have to be reintroduced in the current session.
This bill is no longer active — its legislative session has ended, so there is no live prognosis. It would have to be reintroduced in the current session to move again.
Summary
Amends the Special Service Area Tax Law in the Property Tax Code. Defines "service provider agency" and "special service area commission". Provides that a list of the names and addresses of the individuals and entities receiving a mailed notice of the public hearing concerning the establishment of a special service area shall be published at the time notice is given and shall be available at the public hearing. Provides that no special service area may be created or enlarged; no special service area tax may be levied, imposed, or increased; and no bonds may be issued in connection with a special service area, unless an authorization petition is filed with the municipal clerk or county clerk. Provides that no member of a special service area commission may be an owner or board member of the service provider agency selected for that special service area. Provides that no business owned by a member of a special service area commission or an employee of the municipality may provide goods or services in connection with the special service area. Provides that at least one member of the special service area commission shall be an owner of homestead property located within the special service area. Provides that special service area commissions may not establish a loan or line of credit in connection with the special service area. Provides that special service area commissions shall submit an audit of the special service area to the corporate authorities of the municipality at least annually. Contains provisions concerning the expiration of special service areas. Preempts home rule powers. Effective immediately.
Bill Text
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Action History
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Session Sine Die
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Rule 19(a) / Re-referred to Rules Committee
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House Committee Amendment No. 1 Referred to Rules Committee
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House Committee Amendment No. 1 Filed with Clerk by Rep. Jeanne M Ives
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To Property Tax Subcommittee
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Assigned to Revenue & Finance Committee
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Referred to Rules Committee
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First Reading
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Filed with the Clerk by Rep. Jeanne M Ives
Sponsors
- Jeanne M Ives · Cosponsor
Sponsorship breakdown
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Sponsors (0)
None.
Co-sponsors (1)
- Jeanne M Ives
Not signed on (182)
182 members have not signed on to this bill.
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Frequently asked questions
- What does HB 5545 do?
- Amends the Special Service Area Tax Law in the Property Tax Code. Defines "service provider agency" and "special service area commission". Provides that a list of the names and addresses of the individuals and entities receiving a mailed notice of the public hearing concerning the establishment of a special service area shall be published at the time notice is given and shall be available at the public hearing. Provides that no special service area may be created or enlarged; no special service area tax may be levied, imposed, or increased; and no bonds may be issued in connection with a special service area, unless an authorization petition is filed with the municipal clerk or county clerk. Provides that no member of a special service area commission may be an owner or board member of the service provider agency selected for that special service area. Provides that no business owned by a member of a special service area commission or an employee of the municipality may provide goods or services in connection with the special service area. Provides that at least one member of the special service area commission shall be an owner of homestead property located within the special service area. Provides that special service area commissions may not establish a loan or line of credit in connection with the special service area. Provides that special service area commissions shall submit an audit of the special service area to the corporate authorities of the municipality at least annually. Contains provisions concerning the expiration of special service areas. Preempts home rule powers. Effective immediately.
- Who sponsors HB 5545?
- HB 5545 is sponsored by Jeanne M Ives.
- What is the current status of HB 5545?
- This bill died with 99th Regular Session. It reached “In Committee” and never advanced before the session ended, so it can no longer move — a new version would have to be reintroduced in the current session.
- Where can I track HB 5545?
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