HB6135 Summary

• Appropriates $5,034,200 from the Personal Property Tax Replacement Fund for the Property Tax Appeal Board's ordinary and contingent expenses

• Funds personnel costs of $2,571,000 and employee benefit contributions totaling $1,089,000 for retirement and $196,700 for Social Security

• Allocates $782,000 for group insurance, $67,900 for contractual services, and operational expenses including travel, commodities, printing, and equipment

• Includes $200,000 specifically for costs associated with the appeal process and reestablishment of a Cook County office

• Takes effect July 1, 2014