Illinois 95th Regular Session Status: Failed

HB 1549 — PROP TX-SENIOR FREEZE EXEMPT

Last action — Session Sine Die

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  1. ✓
    Introduced
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    In Committee
  3. Died in session

This bill died with 95th 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This bill is no longer active — its legislative session has ended, so there is no live prognosis.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 concerning the Senior Citizens Assessment Freeze Homestead Exemption. In the definition of "residence", deletes the requirement that a taxpayer must have occupied the property on January 1 of the taxable year. Sets forth provisions for calculating the base amount for a new residence if the taxpayer changes residences. Authorizes counties to provide that if a person has been granted a Senior Citizens Assessment Freeze Homestead Exemption, then the person qualifying need not reapply for the exemption. Effective immediately.

Bill Text

Action History

  1. Session Sine Die

  2. Rule 19(a) / Re-referred to Rules Committee

  3. Assigned to Revenue Committee

  4. Referred to Rules Committee

  5. First Reading

  6. Filed with the Clerk by Rep. Jack D. Franks

Sponsors

  • Jack D. Franks · Cosponsor

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0 sponsors · 1 co-sponsors · 182 not signed on

Sponsors (0)

None.

Co-sponsors (1)

  • Jack D. Franks

Not signed on (182)

182 members have not signed on to this bill.

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Subjects

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Frequently asked questions

What does HB 1549 do?
Amends the Property Tax Code concerning the Senior Citizens Assessment Freeze Homestead Exemption. In the definition of "residence", deletes the requirement that a taxpayer must have occupied the property on January 1 of the taxable year. Sets forth provisions for calculating the base amount for a new residence if the taxpayer changes residences. Authorizes counties to provide that if a person has been granted a Senior Citizens Assessment Freeze Homestead Exemption, then the person qualifying need not reapply for the exemption. Effective immediately.
Who sponsors HB 1549?
HB 1549 is sponsored by Jack D. Franks.
What is the current status of HB 1549?
This bill died with 95th 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 1549?
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