Illinois 93rd Regular Session Status: In Committee

HB 5013 — PROP TAX-SENIOR TAX FREEZE

Last action — Session Sine Die

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

This bill died with 93rd 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This bill is no longer active — its legislative session has ended, so there is no live prognosis.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. Creates the Senior Citizens Tax Freeze Homestead Exemption. Provides that, beginning with taxable year 2004, a person who meets requirements similar to the Senior Citizens Assessment Freeze Homestead Exemption provisions, excluding the income restrictions in those provisions and adding a 20-year owner-occupant requirement, shall receive an exemption from property taxes in an amount equal to the difference between what the property tax bill for the residence would be in the taxable year minus the base amount. "Base amount" is defined as the property tax bill for the first year of eligibility for this exemption or the Senior Citizens Assessment Freeze Homestead Exemption, whichever is earlier, plus any increase in the bill resulting from any added improvements thereafter. Provides that a property eligible for the Senior Citizens Tax Freeze Homestead Exemption is not eligible for the Senior Citizens Homestead Exemption or the Senior Citizens Assessment Freeze Homestead Exemption. Amends the State Mandates Act to require implementation without reimbursement from the State. Effective immediately.

Bill Text

Action History

  1. Session Sine Die

  2. Added Co-Sponsor Rep. Naomi D. Jakobsson

  3. Added Co-Sponsor Rep. Jack D. Franks

  4. Referred to Rules Committee

  5. First Reading

  6. Chief Co-Sponsor Rep. Daniel J. Burke

  7. Chief Co-Sponsor Rep. John E. Bradley

  8. Chief Co-Sponsor Rep. Joseph M. Lyons

  9. Chief Co-Sponsor Rep. James D. Brosnahan

  10. Filed with the Clerk by Rep. Ralph C. Capparelli

Sponsors

  • Ralph C. Capparelli · Cosponsor

Sponsorship breakdown

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Sponsors (0)

None.

Co-sponsors (1)

  • Ralph C. Capparelli

Not signed on (182)

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Frequently asked questions

What does HB 5013 do?
Amends the Property Tax Code. Creates the Senior Citizens Tax Freeze Homestead Exemption. Provides that, beginning with taxable year 2004, a person who meets requirements similar to the Senior Citizens Assessment Freeze Homestead Exemption provisions, excluding the income restrictions in those provisions and adding a 20-year owner-occupant requirement, shall receive an exemption from property taxes in an amount equal to the difference between what the property tax bill for the residence would be in the taxable year minus the base amount. "Base amount" is defined as the property tax bill for the first year of eligibility for this exemption or the Senior Citizens Assessment Freeze Homestead Exemption, whichever is earlier, plus any increase in the bill resulting from any added improvements thereafter. Provides that a property eligible for the Senior Citizens Tax Freeze Homestead Exemption is not eligible for the Senior Citizens Homestead Exemption or the Senior Citizens Assessment Freeze Homestead Exemption. Amends the State Mandates Act to require implementation without reimbursement from the State. Effective immediately.
Who sponsors HB 5013?
HB 5013 is sponsored by Ralph C. Capparelli.
What is the current status of HB 5013?
This bill died with 93rd 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 5013?
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