Illinois 104th General Assembly Status: Introduced 1 R cosponsors

HB4018      — PROPERTY TAX-REFERENDUM

Last action — 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 March 07, 2025. It must pass committee before a floor vote.

Next likely step: a committee referral and hearing.

Odds of enactment

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Summary

Creates the Property Tax Relief and Fairness Referendum Act of 2026. Provides that the State Board of Elections shall cause a statewide advisory question of public policy concerning a general homestead exemption to be submitted to the voters at the general election to be held on November 3, 2026. Provides that the State Board of Elections shall immediately certify the question to be submitted to the voters of the entire State to each election authority in Illinois. Repeals the Act on January 1, 2027.

Bill Text

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Action History

  1. Referred to Rules Committee

  2. First Reading

  3. Filed with the Clerk by Rep. Tom Weber

Sponsors

Sponsorship breakdown

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

Sponsors (1)

Co-sponsors (0)

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Not signed on (182)

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Subjects

taxation elections
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Frequently asked questions

What does HB4018      do?
Creates the Property Tax Relief and Fairness Referendum Act of 2026. Provides that the State Board of Elections shall cause a statewide advisory question of public policy concerning a general homestead exemption to be submitted to the voters at the general election to be held on November 3, 2026. Provides that the State Board of Elections shall immediately certify the question to be submitted to the voters of the entire State to each election authority in Illinois. Repeals the Act on January 1, 2027.
Who sponsors HB4018     ?
HB4018      is sponsored by Tom Weber (Republican).
What is the current status of HB4018     ?
This bill has been introduced in the House. Introduced March 07, 2025. It must pass committee before a floor vote.
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