Illinois 104th General Assembly Status: Introduced Bipartisan · 2 D · 1 R cosponsors

HB5773      — PROP TX-FARMLAND

Last action — Added Chief Co-Sponsor Rep. Jay Hoffman

  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 May 13, 2026. It must pass committee before a floor vote.

Next likely step: a committee referral and hearing.

Odds of enactment

Low chance

Based on the sponsor, cosponsors, and committee posture, this bill has a low chance of becoming law.

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Prognosis

Stalled 28% · moderate confidence

  • Introduced

    Current position in the legislative process.

  • 3 sponsors

    1 primary, 2 co-sponsors signed on.

  • Bipartisan support

    Sponsored across 2 parties (2 D · 1 R) — cross-party backing.

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In plain language

The bill updates farmland valuation guidelines and certification processes in the Property Tax Code.

This bill amends the Property Tax Code to modify how farmland is defined and valued by the Department of Revenue, ensuring updated guidelines. It also changes communication protocols regarding land in forestry management plans.

Summary

Amends the Property Tax Code. Makes changes concerning certifications by the Department of Revenue for the purpose of establishing guidelines and valuations for farmland. Provides that cropland, permanent pasture, and other farmland shall be defined according to guidelines issued by the Department of Revenue (currently, U.S. Census Bureau definitions). Makes changes concerning equalization factors applied to farmland property. In provisions concerning property under a forestry management plan, provides that the Department of Natural Resources shall inform the Department of Revenue of each parcel of land covered by an approved forestry management plan, and the Department of Revenue shall notify each chief county assessment officer of each parcel of land covered by an approved forestry management plan (currently, the Department Natural Resources notifies the Department of Revenue and each chief county assessment officer). Effective immediately.

Bill Text

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Action History

  1. Added Chief Co-Sponsor Rep. Jay Hoffman

  2. Added Co-Sponsor Rep. Charles Meier

  3. Referred to Rules Committee

  4. First Reading

  5. Filed with the Clerk by Rep. Lawrence "Larry" Walsh, Jr.

Sponsors

Sponsorship breakdown

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1 sponsors · 2 co-sponsors · 180 not signed on

Sponsors (1)

Co-sponsors (2)

Not signed on (180)

180 members have not signed on to this bill.

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Subjects

taxation agriculture
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Frequently asked questions

What does HB5773      do?
Amends the Property Tax Code. Makes changes concerning certifications by the Department of Revenue for the purpose of establishing guidelines and valuations for farmland. Provides that cropland, permanent pasture, and other farmland shall be defined according to guidelines issued by the Department of Revenue (currently, U.S. Census Bureau definitions). Makes changes concerning equalization factors applied to farmland property. In provisions concerning property under a forestry management plan, provides that the Department of Natural Resources shall inform the Department of Revenue of each parcel of land covered by an approved forestry management plan, and the Department of Revenue shall notify each chief county assessment officer of each parcel of land covered by an approved forestry management plan (currently, the Department Natural Resources notifies the Department of Revenue and each chief county assessment officer). Effective immediately.
Who sponsors HB5773     ?
HB5773      is sponsored by Lawrence "Larry" Walsh, Jr. (Democrat), Jay Hoffman (Democrat), and Charles Meier (Republican).
What is the current status of HB5773     ?
This bill has been introduced in the House. Introduced May 13, 2026. It must pass committee before a floor vote.
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