Illinois 93rd Regular Session Status: Died

SB 2466 — PROP TAX-FIRE SPRINKLER EXMPTN

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Summary

Amends the Property Tax Code. Creates a homestead improvement exemption for the installation and maintenance of a residential fire safety sprinkler system. Provides that homestead properties that have been improved with a fire safety sprinkler system after January 1, 2004 are entitled to a fire safety sprinkler homestead improvement exemption, limited to $2,500 or the actual cost of installation, whichever is less, for the year that the system is installed, and $100 each year thereafter that the system remains in place, when that property is owned and used exclusively for a residential purpose. Further amends the Property Tax Code and the Criminal Code of 1961 to add cross-references. Amends the State Mandates Act to require implementation without reimbursement from the State. Effective immediately.

Bill Text

What changed in the latest version

107 added · 127 removed

Plain-language change summary

The updated version of Bill SB 2466 introduces a fire safety homestead improvement exemption for residential properties with sprinkler systems installed or modified after January 1, 2004. Homeowners can receive up to $2,500 or the actual cost of installation in their first year, followed by an annual exemption of $100 as long as the system remains in place. This change is important because it encourages homeowners to invest in safety improvements, potentially reducing fire hazards and protecting lives.

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*LRB09315357SJM40959b* SB2466 93RD GENERAL ASSEMBLY State of Illinois and 2004 SB2466 Introduced 2/3/2004, by Iris Y.
SB2466 Engrossed LRB093 15357 SJM 40959 b AN ACT concerning taxes.
Martinez SYNOPSIS AS INTRODUCED:
ILCS 200/12-30 ILCS 200/15-178 new ILCS 5/17A-1 from Ch.
38, par.
17A-1 ILCS 805/8.28 new Amends the Property Tax Code.
Creates a homestead improvement exemption for the installation and maintenance of a residential fire safety sprinkler system.
Provides that homestead properties that have been improved with a fire safety sprinkler system after January 1, 2004 are entitled to a fire safety sprinkler homestead improvement exemption, limited to $2,500 or the actual cost of installation, whichever is less, for the year that the system is installed, and $100 each year thereafter that the system remains in place, when that property is owned and used exclusively for a residential purpose.
Further amends the Property Tax Code and the Criminal Code of 1961 to add cross-references.
Amends the State Mandates Act to require implementation without reimbursement from the State.
Effective immediately.
LRB093 15357 SJM 40959 b FISCAL NOTE ACT HOUSING STATE MANDATES MAY APPLY AFFORDABILITY ACT MAY REQUIRE IMPACT NOTE ACT REIMBURSEMENT MAY APPLY A BILL FOR SB2466 LRB093 15357 SJM 40959 b AN ACT concerning taxes.
"NOTICE TO TAXPAYER SB2466 - 2 - LRB093 15357 SJM 40959 b Your property is to be assessed at the median level of assessment for your assessment district.
"NOTICE TO TAXPAYER SB2466 Engrossed - 2 - LRB093 15357 SJM 40959 b Your property is to be assessed at the median level of assessment for your assessment district.
fire safety sprinkler system.
fire safety system.
Homestead properties that have been improved with a fire safety sprinkler system after January 1, 2004 are entitled to a fire safety sprinkler homestead improvement exemption, limited to $2,500 or the actual cost of installation, whichever is less, for the year that the system is installed, and $100 each year thereafter that the system remains in place, in SB2466 - 3 - LRB093 15357 SJM 40959 b equalized and assessed value, when that property is owned and used exclusively for a residential purpose.
Homestead properties that (i) have been improved with a fire safety sprinkler system after January 1, 2004 or (ii) have been modified after January 1, 2004 to comply with a fire safety compliance plan approved by the applicable local authorities are entitled to a fire safety homestead improvement exemption, limited to $2,500 or the actual cost of installation or SB2466 Engrossed - 3 - LRB093 15357 SJM 40959 b modification, whichever is less, for the year that the system is installed or the modification is made, and $100 each year thereafter that the system or modification remains in place, in equalized and assessed value, when that property is owned and used exclusively for a residential purpose.
Whenever the cost of installing or maintaining a fire safety sprinkler system is recouped by special assessment imposed by a condominium association or other entity upon the owner of a condominium unit or cooperative apartment or unit, the "actual cost of installation for the year in which the system was installed" with respect to that unit or apartment shall be the total annual amount of the special assessment for each year that the assessment is paid, up to a total of $2,500 for all years;
Whenever the cost of installing or maintaining a fire safety sprinkler system or the cost of making a building modification to comply with a life safety compliance plan is recouped by special assessment or similar assessment imposed by a condominium association or other entity upon the owner of a condominium unit or cooperative apartment or unit, the "actual cost of installation or modification" for the year that the system is installed or the modification is made with respect to that unit or apartment shall be the total annual amount of the special assessment for each year that the assessment is paid, up to a total of $2,500 for all years;
"Homestead property" under this Section includes residential property that is occupied by its owner or owners as his, her, or their principal dwelling place, or that is a leasehold interest on which a single family residence is situated, which is occupied as a residence by a person who has an ownership interest therein, legal or equitable or as a lessee, and on which the person is liable for the payment of property taxes.
"Homestead property" under this Section includes residential property that is occupied by its owner or owners as his, her, or their principal dwelling place, or that is a leasehold interest on which a single family residence is situated, which is occupied as a residence by a person who has an ownership interest therein, legal or equitable or as a SB2466 Engrossed - 4 - LRB093 15357 SJM 40959 b lessee, and on which the person is liable for the payment of property taxes.
In a cooperative where an exemption has been granted, the SB2466 - 4 - LRB093 15357 SJM 40959 b cooperative association or its management firm shall credit the savings resulting from the exemption against the apportioned tax liability of the owner who qualified for the exemption.
For purposes of this Section, "life safety compliance plan" means a plan concerning public safety adopted by a unit of local government that is imposed upon a building owner as an alternative or supplement to any requirement concerning a fire safety sprinkler system.
In a cooperative where an exemption has been granted, the cooperative association or its management firm shall credit the savings resulting from the exemption against the apportioned tax liability of the owner who qualified for the exemption.
(a) The homestead exemption and homestead improvement exemption under Sections 15-170, 15-175, 15-178, and 15-180 of the Property Tax Code.
(a) The homestead exemption and homestead improvement exemption under Sections 15-170, 15-175, 15-178, and 15-180 of SB2466 Engrossed - 5 - LRB093 15357 SJM 40959 b the Property Tax Code.
SB2466 - 5 - LRB093 15357 SJM 40959 b (g) Tuition free courses for senior citizens under the Senior Citizen Courses Act.
(g) Tuition free courses for senior citizens under the Senior Citizen Courses Act.
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Action History

  1. Session Sine Die

  2. Added Alternate Co-Sponsor Rep. William J. Grunloh

  3. Added Alternate Co-Sponsor Rep. David E. Miller

  4. Added Alternate Co-Sponsor Rep. Joseph M. Lyons

  5. Added Alternate Chief Co-Sponsor Rep. Paul D. Froehlich

  6. Added Alternate Co-Sponsor Rep. Sidney H. Mathias

  7. Sponsor Removed Rep. Sidney H. Mathias

  8. Alternate Chief Sponsor Changed to Rep. Robert S. Molaro

  9. Referred to Rules Committee

  10. First Reading

  11. Added Alternate Co-Sponsor Rep. Mike Boland

  12. Added Alternate Chief Co-Sponsor Rep. Sidney H. Mathias

  13. Added Alternate Chief Co-Sponsor Rep. Thomas Holbrook

  14. Added Alternate Chief Co-Sponsor Rep. Donald L. Moffitt

  15. Added Alternate Chief Co-Sponsor Rep. Michael K. Smith

  16. Chief House Sponsor Rep. Paul D. Froehlich

  17. Placed on Calendar Order of First Reading

  18. Arrived in House

  19. Third Reading - Passed; 055-002-000

  20. Added as Co-Sponsor Sen. Mattie Hunter

  21. Added as Chief Co-Sponsor Sen. Jacqueline Y. Collins

  22. Placed on Calendar Order of 3rd Reading March 25, 2004

  23. Second Reading

  24. Placed on Calendar Order of 2nd Reading March 2, 2004

  25. Do Pass as Amended Revenue; 010-000-000

  26. Senate Committee Amendment No. 1 Adopted

  27. Senate Committee Amendment No. 1 Rules Refers to Revenue

  28. Senate Committee Amendment No. 1 Referred to Rules

  29. Senate Committee Amendment No. 1 Filed with Secretary by Sen. Iris Y. Martinez

  30. To Subcommittee

  31. Assigned to Revenue

  32. Referred to Rules

  33. First Reading

  34. Filed with Secretary by Sen. Iris Y. Martinez

Sponsors

  • Iris Y. Martinez · Cosponsor
  • Mike Boland · Cosponsor
  • Sidney H. Mathias · Cosponsor
  • Joseph M. Lyons · Cosponsor
  • David E. Miller · Cosponsor
  • William J. Grunloh · Cosponsor

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0 sponsors · 6 co-sponsors · 177 not signed on

Sponsors (0)

None.

Co-sponsors (6)

  • Iris Y. Martinez
  • Mike Boland
  • Sidney H. Mathias
  • Joseph M. Lyons
  • David E. Miller
  • William J. Grunloh

Not signed on (177)

177 members have not signed on to this bill.

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Votes

Third Reading

Passed 55 Yea · 2 Nay · 2 Other
Party YeaNayPresentNot Voting
Unaffiliated 47202
Democrat 7000
Republican 1000
Total 55202
% of votes cast 93%3%0%3%
How each member voted (59)
Member Party Vote
Sandoval — Yea
Silverstein — Yea
Soden — Yea
Maloney — Yea
Althoff — Yea
Martinez — Yea
Bomke — Yea
Burzynski — Yea
Cronin — Yea
Haine — Yea
Halvorson — Yea
Lauzen — Yea
Link — Yea
Meeks — Yea
Munoz — Yea
Obama — Yea
Brady — Yea
Peterson — Yea
Schoenberg — Yea
Sullivan, J. — Yea
Petka — Yea
Shadid — Yea
Sieben — Yea
Jacobs — Yea
Trotter — Yea
Jones, J. — Yea
Jones, W. — Yea
Cullerton — Yea
Viverito — Yea
Clayborne — Yea
Crotty — Yea
Watson — Nay
Sullivan, D. — Not Voting
Demuzio — Not Voting
Luechtefeld — Nay
Garrett — Yea
DeLeo — Yea
Dillard — Yea
Forby — Yea
Geo-Karis — Yea
Hendon — Yea
Winkel — Yea
Wojcik — Yea
Radogno — Yea
Rauschenberger — Yea
Righter — Yea
Risinger — Yea
Ronen — Yea
Roskam — Yea
Rutherford — Yea
del Valle — Yea
Don Harmon Democrat Yea
Emanuel "Chris" Welch Democrat Yea
Emil Jones, III Democrat Yea
Kimberly A. Lightford Democrat Yea
Lakesia Collins Democrat Yea
Lawrence "Larry" Walsh, Jr. Democrat Yea
Mattie Hunter Democrat Yea
Dave Syverson Republican Yea

Subjects

public-safety taxation
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Frequently asked questions

What does SB 2466 do?
Amends the Property Tax Code. Creates a homestead improvement exemption for the installation and maintenance of a residential fire safety sprinkler system. Provides that homestead properties that have been improved with a fire safety sprinkler system after January 1, 2004 are entitled to a fire safety sprinkler homestead improvement exemption, limited to $2,500 or the actual cost of installation, whichever is less, for the year that the system is installed, and $100 each year thereafter that the system remains in place, when that property is owned and used exclusively for a residential purpose. Further amends the Property Tax Code and the Criminal Code of 1961 to add cross-references. Amends the State Mandates Act to require implementation without reimbursement from the State. Effective immediately.
Who sponsors SB 2466?
SB 2466 is sponsored by Iris Y. Martinez, Mike Boland, Sidney H. Mathias, Joseph M. Lyons, David E. Miller, and William J. Grunloh.
What is the current status of SB 2466?
This bill died with 93rd Regular Session. It reached “Passed Senate” 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 2466?
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