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HB 4436 — PROP TX-SENIOR FREEZE
Last action — Session Sine Die
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Died in session
This bill died with 96th 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This bill is no longer active — its legislative session has ended, so there is no live prognosis.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 Property Tax Code. Provides that if, in order to qualify for a property-tax exemption, the taxpayer must have an income that is at or below a certain amount, then, for the purposes of that exemption, the term "income" does not include any Social Security benefit unless expressly stated otherwise. Increases the maximum reduction under the Senior Citizens Homestead Exemption from $4,000 to $5,500 for taxable year 2008 and indexes the reduction to the Consumer Price Index. Includes disabled persons within the provisions granting an assessment freeze homestead exemption to senior citizens and changes the title of the exemption to the Senior Citizens and Disabled Persons Assessment Freeze Homestead Exemption. Decreases the age limit to qualify for the exemption from 65 years of age to 55 years of age. Increases the maximum income limitation under the exemption. Requires the county clerk to abate the taxes levied by a school district on each parcel of qualified homestead property that is owned by a taxpayer who is 65 years of age or older and who had an annual household income of $35,000 or less for the previous taxable year. Amends the School Code. Subject to appropriation, requires the State Board of Education to reimburse each school district for any revenue lost due to the property tax abatement. Amends the State Mandates Act to require implementation without reimbursement. Effective immediately.
Bill Text
- Introduced View text Current html
Action History
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Session Sine Die
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Added Co-Sponsor Rep. Robert F. Flider
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Rule 19(a) / Re-referred to Rules Committee
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Assigned to Revenue & Finance Committee
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Added Chief Co-Sponsor Rep. Tom Cross
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Added Co-Sponsor Rep. Donald L. Moffitt
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Added Co-Sponsor Rep. Ronald A. Wait
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Added Co-Sponsor Rep. Robert W. Pritchard
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Added Co-Sponsor Rep. Bob Biggins
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Added Co-Sponsor Rep. Michael G. Connelly
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Added Co-Sponsor Rep. Kay Hatcher
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Added Co-Sponsor Rep. Elizabeth Coulson
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Added Co-Sponsor Rep. Mike Bost
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Added Co-Sponsor Rep. Sandy Cole
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Added Co-Sponsor Rep. Ed Sullivan, Jr.
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Added Co-Sponsor Rep. John D. Cavaletto
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Added Co-Sponsor Rep. Sandra M. Pihos
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Added Co-Sponsor Rep. Dennis M. Reboletti
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Added Co-Sponsor Rep. Sidney H. Mathias
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Added Co-Sponsor Rep. Renée Kosel
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Referred to Rules Committee
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First Reading
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Filed with the Clerk by Rep. Darlene J. Senger
Sponsors
- Darlene J. Senger · Cosponsor
Sponsorship breakdown
Export CSV (upgrade) →0 sponsors · 1 co-sponsors · 182 not signed on
Sponsors (0)
None.
Co-sponsors (1)
- Darlene J. Senger
Not signed on (182)
182 members have not signed on to this bill.
Show all 182 →"Not signed on" means a member has not sponsored or co-sponsored this bill — it does not imply opposition. Members flagged Voted No have a recorded No vote on this bill.
Subjects
Frequently asked questions
- What does HB 4436 do?
- Amends the Property Tax Code. Provides that if, in order to qualify for a property-tax exemption, the taxpayer must have an income that is at or below a certain amount, then, for the purposes of that exemption, the term "income" does not include any Social Security benefit unless expressly stated otherwise. Increases the maximum reduction under the Senior Citizens Homestead Exemption from $4,000 to $5,500 for taxable year 2008 and indexes the reduction to the Consumer Price Index. Includes disabled persons within the provisions granting an assessment freeze homestead exemption to senior citizens and changes the title of the exemption to the Senior Citizens and Disabled Persons Assessment Freeze Homestead Exemption. Decreases the age limit to qualify for the exemption from 65 years of age to 55 years of age. Increases the maximum income limitation under the exemption. Requires the county clerk to abate the taxes levied by a school district on each parcel of qualified homestead property that is owned by a taxpayer who is 65 years of age or older and who had an annual household income of $35,000 or less for the previous taxable year. Amends the School Code. Subject to appropriation, requires the State Board of Education to reimburse each school district for any revenue lost due to the property tax abatement. Amends the State Mandates Act to require implementation without reimbursement. Effective immediately.
- Who sponsors HB 4436?
- HB 4436 is sponsored by Darlene J. Senger.
- What is the current status of HB 4436?
- This bill died with 96th 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 4436?
- Track HB 4436 free on One Click Politics — get push/email alerts when it moves.
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