Illinois 104th General Assembly Status: Introduced 14 R cosponsors

HB1497      — PTELL-FREEZE

Last action — Rule 19(a) / Re-referred to Rules Committee

  1. 1
    Introduced
  2. 2
    In Committee
  3. 3
    Passed House
  4. 4
    Passed Senate
  5. 5
    To Executive
  6. 6
    Enacted

This bill has been introduced in the House. Introduced January 21, 2025. It must pass committee before a floor vote.

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Summary

Amends the Property Tax Extension Limitation Law in the Property Tax Code. Provides that, for levy years 2026 through 2030, the term "taxing district" includes each home rule taxing district. Provides that, for levy years 2026 through 2030, the extension limitation is 0% or the rate of increase approved by the voters. Contains provisions setting forth the aggregate extension for taxing districts that became subject to the Property Tax Extension Limitation Law as a result of the amendatory Act. Sets forth powers and duties of the Department of Revenue. Limits the power of home rule units to tax. Effective immediately.

Bill Text

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Action History

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

  2. To Tax Policy: Other Taxes Subcommittee

  3. Assigned to Revenue & Finance Committee

  4. Added Co-Sponsor Rep. Dennis Tipsword

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

  6. To Tax Policy: Other Taxes Subcommittee

  7. Added Chief Co-Sponsor Rep. Blaine Wilhour

  8. Added Chief Co-Sponsor Rep. Martin McLaughlin

  9. Added Co-Sponsor Rep. Nicole La Ha

  10. Added Co-Sponsor Rep. Bradley Fritts

  11. Added Co-Sponsor Rep. John M. Cabello

  12. Added Co-Sponsor Rep. Travis Weaver

  13. Added Co-Sponsor Rep. Christopher "C.D." Davidsmeyer

  14. Added Co-Sponsor Rep. Chris Miller

  15. Added Co-Sponsor Rep. David Friess

  16. Added Co-Sponsor Rep. Adam M. Niemerg

  17. Assigned to Revenue & Finance Committee

  18. Added Co-Sponsor Rep. Daniel J. Ugaste

  19. Added Co-Sponsor Rep. Amy L. Grant

  20. Referred to Rules Committee

  21. First Reading

  22. Filed with the Clerk by Rep. Brad Halbrook

Sponsors

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1 sponsors · 13 co-sponsors · 169 not signed on

Sponsors (1)

Co-sponsors (13)

Not signed on (169)

169 members have not signed on to this bill.

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taxation housing
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Frequently asked questions

What does HB1497      do?
Amends the Property Tax Extension Limitation Law in the Property Tax Code. Provides that, for levy years 2026 through 2030, the term "taxing district" includes each home rule taxing district. Provides that, for levy years 2026 through 2030, the extension limitation is 0% or the rate of increase approved by the voters. Contains provisions setting forth the aggregate extension for taxing districts that became subject to the Property Tax Extension Limitation Law as a result of the amendatory Act. Sets forth powers and duties of the Department of Revenue. Limits the power of home rule units to tax. Effective immediately.
Who sponsors HB1497     ?
HB1497      is sponsored by Brad Halbrook (Republican), Martin McLaughlin (Republican), Blaine Wilhour (Republican), Amy L. Grant (Republican), Daniel J. Ugaste (Republican), Adam M. Niemerg (Republican), David Friess (Republican), Chris Miller (Republican), Christopher "C.D." Davidsmeyer (Republican), Travis Weaver (Republican), John M. Cabello (Republican), Bradley Fritts (Republican), Nicole La Ha (Republican), and Dennis Tipsword (Republican).
What is the current status of HB1497     ?
This bill has been introduced in the House. Introduced January 21, 2025. It must pass committee before a floor vote.
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