Illinois 94th Regular Session Status: In Committee

SB 1640 — SCH CD-UNIT DIST-TAX RATE

Last action — Session Sine Die

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    Introduced
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    In Committee
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    Passed Senate
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    Passed House
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    To Executive
  6. 6
    Enacted

This bill died with 94th 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This bill is no longer active — its legislative session has ended, so there is no live prognosis.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 School Code. For school districts having a population of less than 500,000 inhabitants, provides that, subject to referendum, the maximum tax rate for certain recently formed community unit school districts that have a combined rate of more than 4% is as follows: for 2 years, the same as the actual combined rate of the previous elementary and secondary district; and in each subsequent year the rate shall be reduced by 0.10% or reduced to 4.00%, whichever is less. The school board may seek to increase the reduced rate by referendum. Effective immediately.

Bill Text

Action History

  1. Session Sine Die

  2. Referred to Rules

  3. First Reading

  4. Chief Co-Sponsor Sen. Dan Rutherford

  5. Filed with Secretary by Sen. Gary G. Dahl

Sponsors

  • Gary G. Dahl · Cosponsor

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

Sponsors (0)

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Co-sponsors (1)

  • Gary G. Dahl

Not signed on (182)

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Frequently asked questions

What does SB 1640 do?
Amends the School Code. For school districts having a population of less than 500,000 inhabitants, provides that, subject to referendum, the maximum tax rate for certain recently formed community unit school districts that have a combined rate of more than 4% is as follows: for 2 years, the same as the actual combined rate of the previous elementary and secondary district; and in each subsequent year the rate shall be reduced by 0.10% or reduced to 4.00%, whichever is less. The school board may seek to increase the reduced rate by referendum. Effective immediately.
Who sponsors SB 1640?
SB 1640 is sponsored by Gary G. Dahl.
What is the current status of SB 1640?
This bill died with 94th 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 1640?
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