Illinois 95th Regular Session Status: In Committee

SB 89 — PROP TX-DISABLED VET EXEMPTION

Last action — Session Sine Die

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  1. ✓
    Introduced
  2. 2
    In Committee
  3. 3
    Passed Senate
  4. 4
    Passed House
  5. 5
    To Executive
  6. 6
    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This bill is no longer active — its legislative session has ended, so there is no live prognosis.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. Ends the current exemption for disabled veterans with the 2007 tax year. Beginning with the 2008 tax year, provides a property tax exemption for property that is owned and used as a homestead by a disabled veteran or the spouse or unmarried surviving spouse of the veteran. Provides that the amount of the exemption is an amount equal to the assessed value of the property multiplied by the percentage of disability of the veteran. Sets forth requirements for the exemptions. Provides that a surviving spouse may transfer the exemption to homestead property acquired after the veteran's death. Requires an annual application for the exemptions. Effective immediately.

Bill Text

Action History

  1. Session Sine Die

  2. Added as Co-Sponsor Sen. William E. Peterson

  3. Rule 3-9(a) / Re-referred to Rules

  4. Added as Co-Sponsor Sen. Gary G. Dahl

  5. To Subcommittee

  6. Added as Co-Sponsor Sen. Chris Lauzen

  7. Added as Co-Sponsor Sen. Randall M. Hultgren

  8. Added as Co-Sponsor Sen. Matt Murphy

  9. Postponed - Revenue

  10. Added as Chief Co-Sponsor Sen. Bill Brady

  11. Added as Chief Co-Sponsor Sen. Dale A. Righter

  12. Assigned to Revenue

  13. Added as Chief Co-Sponsor Sen. Pamela J. Althoff

  14. Referred to Rules

  15. First Reading

  16. Filed with Secretary by Sen. Frank C. Watson

Sponsors

  • Frank C. Watson · Cosponsor

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Sponsors (0)

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Co-sponsors (1)

  • Frank C. Watson

Not signed on (182)

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Frequently asked questions

What does SB 89 do?
Amends the Property Tax Code. Ends the current exemption for disabled veterans with the 2007 tax year. Beginning with the 2008 tax year, provides a property tax exemption for property that is owned and used as a homestead by a disabled veteran or the spouse or unmarried surviving spouse of the veteran. Provides that the amount of the exemption is an amount equal to the assessed value of the property multiplied by the percentage of disability of the veteran. Sets forth requirements for the exemptions. Provides that a surviving spouse may transfer the exemption to homestead property acquired after the veteran's death. Requires an annual application for the exemptions. Effective immediately.
Who sponsors SB 89?
SB 89 is sponsored by Frank C. Watson.
What is the current status of SB 89?
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 SB 89?
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