Illinois 95th Regular Session Status: In Committee

HB 478 — PROP TX-OPEN SPACE VALUATION

Last action — Tabled By Sponsor Rep. William B. Black

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

This bill died with 95th 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This bill is no longer active — its legislative session has ended, so there is no live prognosis.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. Provides that if land is improved with a water-retention dam that is operated primarily for commercial purposes, that dam is not considered to be used for open space purposes despite the fact that any resulting man-made lake may be considered to be used for open space purposes.

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Action History

  1. Tabled By Sponsor Rep. William B. Black

  2. Motion Prevailed

  3. Motion Filed - Table Bill/Resolution Pursuant to Rule 60(b) Rep. William B. Black

  4. Assigned to Revenue Committee

  5. Referred to Rules Committee

  6. First Reading

  7. Filed with the Clerk by Rep. William B. Black

Sponsors

  • William B. Black · Cosponsor

Sponsorship breakdown

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

Sponsors (0)

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Co-sponsors (1)

  • William B. Black

Not signed on (182)

182 members have not signed on to this bill.

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Frequently asked questions

What does HB 478 do?
Amends the Property Tax Code. Provides that if land is improved with a water-retention dam that is operated primarily for commercial purposes, that dam is not considered to be used for open space purposes despite the fact that any resulting man-made lake may be considered to be used for open space purposes.
Who sponsors HB 478?
HB 478 is sponsored by William B. Black.
What is the current status of HB 478?
This bill died with 95th 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 478?
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