Illinois 95th Regular Session Status: In Committee

HB 23 — PROP TX-ALT HOMESTEAD EXEMPT

Last action — Session Sine Die

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    Introduced
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    In Committee
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    Passed House
  4. 4
    Passed Senate
  5. 5
    To Executive
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    Enacted

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This bill is no longer active — its legislative session has ended, so there is no live prognosis.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. In a Section concerning the alternative general homestead exemption, extends the alternative exemption by an additional 3 years. Provides that, to subject itself to the provisions of the alternative general homestead exemption, a county, if it has not previously done so, must adopt an ordinance to that effect within 6 months after the effective date of this amendatory Act. Provides that Cook County may elect, by an ordinance adopted within 6 months after the effective date of this amendatory Act, to extend the application of the alternative general homestead exemption for 3 additional assessment years. Provides that the maximum amount of the exemption is $60,000 if the general assessment year for the property is 2006 or later. Provides that the base year for counties other than Cook County is the 2005 or 2006 tax year. Makes other changes. Amends the State Mandates Act to require implementation without reimbursement. Effective immediately.

Bill Text

Action History

  1. Session Sine Die

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

  3. Added Co-Sponsor Rep. Sara Feigenholtz

  4. Added Co-Sponsor Rep. Greg Harris

  5. Added Co-Sponsor Rep. Harry Osterman

  6. Added Co-Sponsor Rep. Robert S. Molaro

  7. Added Chief Co-Sponsor Rep. Sidney H. Mathias

  8. Added Chief Co-Sponsor Rep. Elaine Nekritz

  9. Added Chief Co-Sponsor Rep. Paul D. Froehlich

  10. Assigned to Revenue Committee

  11. Referred to Rules Committee

  12. First Reading

  13. Added Co-Sponsor Rep. John A. Fritchey

  14. Prefiled with Clerk by Rep. Lou Lang

Sponsors

  • Lou Lang · Cosponsor

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

Sponsors (0)

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Co-sponsors (1)

  • Lou Lang

Not signed on (182)

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Subjects

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Frequently asked questions

What does HB 23 do?
Amends the Property Tax Code. In a Section concerning the alternative general homestead exemption, extends the alternative exemption by an additional 3 years. Provides that, to subject itself to the provisions of the alternative general homestead exemption, a county, if it has not previously done so, must adopt an ordinance to that effect within 6 months after the effective date of this amendatory Act. Provides that Cook County may elect, by an ordinance adopted within 6 months after the effective date of this amendatory Act, to extend the application of the alternative general homestead exemption for 3 additional assessment years. Provides that the maximum amount of the exemption is $60,000 if the general assessment year for the property is 2006 or later. Provides that the base year for counties other than Cook County is the 2005 or 2006 tax year. Makes other changes. Amends the State Mandates Act to require implementation without reimbursement. Effective immediately.
Who sponsors HB 23?
HB 23 is sponsored by Lou Lang.
What is the current status of HB 23?
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 23?
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