Illinois 98th Regular Session Status: Failed 1 R cosponsors

HB 1521 — PROP TX-SENIOR REDUCTION

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  1. ✓
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    In Committee
  3. Died in session

This bill died with 98th 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.

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Summary

Amends the Property Tax Code. Provides that, beginning in taxable year 2013 and concluding in taxable year 2017, the county clerk shall reduce the property taxes levied by each taxing district to a level that is not greater than that taxing district's levy in the previous taxable year. Provides that the county clerk may increase or decrease the portion of a total tax levy paid by any individual taxpayer, provided that the increase or decrease in the individual taxpayer's tax bill is based solely on a change in the equalized assessed value of the taxpayer's property. Effective immediately.

Bill Text

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This bill establishes a temporary reduction in property taxes for taxing districts in Illinois from 2013 to 2017.

  • 35 ILCS 200/18-184.15

    Notwithstanding any other provision of law, beginning in taxable year 2013 and concluding in taxable year 2017, the county clerk shall reduce the property taxes levied by each taxing district to a level that is not greater than that taxing district's levy in the previous taxable year.

    This provision mandates a reduction in property taxes for the specified years.

  • 35 ILCS 200/18-184.15

    Nothing in this amendatory Act of the 98th General Assembly shall prevent a county clerk from increasing or decreasing the portion of a total tax levy paid by any individual taxpayer, provided that the increase or decrease in the individual taxpayer's tax bill is based solely on a change in the equalized assessed value of the taxpayer's property.

    This provision allows adjustments to individual taxpayer bills based on property assessment changes.

Action History

  1. Session Sine Die

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

  3. Assigned to Revenue & Finance Committee

  4. Referred to Rules Committee

  5. First Reading

  6. Filed with the Clerk by Rep. John M. Cabello

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

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Co-sponsors (1)

Not signed on (182)

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Frequently asked questions

What does HB 1521 do?
Amends the Property Tax Code. Provides that, beginning in taxable year 2013 and concluding in taxable year 2017, the county clerk shall reduce the property taxes levied by each taxing district to a level that is not greater than that taxing district's levy in the previous taxable year. Provides that the county clerk may increase or decrease the portion of a total tax levy paid by any individual taxpayer, provided that the increase or decrease in the individual taxpayer's tax bill is based solely on a change in the equalized assessed value of the taxpayer's property. Effective immediately.
Who sponsors HB 1521?
HB 1521 is sponsored by John M. Cabello (Republican).
What is the current status of HB 1521?
This bill died with 98th 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 1521?
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