Illinois 104th General Assembly Status: Introduced 2 D cosponsors

SB2779      — REVENUE-PROP TX REPLACE

Last action — Rule 3-9(a) / Re-referred to Assignments

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

This bill has been introduced in the Senate. Introduced January 13, 2026. It must pass committee before a floor vote.

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Odds of enactment

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In plain language

The bill explores replacing property taxes for schools with other funding sources.

This legislation directs the Department of Revenue to study the feasibility of phasing out property taxes used for school funding. It aims to identify alternative state and local revenue sources to support school districts.

Summary

Amends the Department of Revenue Law of the Civil Administrative Code of Illinois. Provides that the Department of Revenue, in consultation with the Governor's Office of Management and Budget, shall conduct a study to determine the feasibility of phasing out the use of property taxes as a funding source for school districts and replacing that revenue with other State and local revenue streams.

Bill Text

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Action History

  1. Rule 3-9(a) / Re-referred to Assignments

  2. Rule 2-10 Committee/3rd Reading Deadline Established As May 22, 2026

  3. Rule 2-10 Committee/3rd Reading Deadline Established As May 15, 2026

  4. Rule 2-10 Committee Deadline Established As April 24, 2026

  5. Added as Co-Sponsor Sen. Adriane L. Johnson

  6. Assigned to Revenue

  7. Referred to Assignments

  8. First Reading

  9. Filed with Secretary by Sen. Lakesia Collins

Sponsors

Sponsorship breakdown

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1 sponsors · 1 co-sponsors · 181 not signed on

Sponsors (1)

Co-sponsors (1)

Not signed on (181)

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Subjects

taxation education
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Frequently asked questions

What does SB2779      do?
Amends the Department of Revenue Law of the Civil Administrative Code of Illinois. Provides that the Department of Revenue, in consultation with the Governor's Office of Management and Budget, shall conduct a study to determine the feasibility of phasing out the use of property taxes as a funding source for school districts and replacing that revenue with other State and local revenue streams.
Who sponsors SB2779     ?
SB2779      is sponsored by Lakesia Collins (Democrat) and Adriane L. Johnson (Democrat).
What is the current status of SB2779     ?
This bill has been introduced in the Senate. Introduced January 13, 2026. It must pass committee before a floor vote.
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