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IL HB3131

Bill

Status

Introduced

2/25/2015

Primary Sponsor

Jack Franks

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Origin

House of Representatives

99th General Assembly

AI Summary

  • Amends the Property Tax Code to require taxing districts to hold a public hearing and approve by ordinance or resolution any tax rate increase in the aggregate levy, even if not otherwise required by Truth in Taxation law.

  • Modifies Section 18-65 to limit levies to the lesser of 105% of the previous year's final aggregate levy or an amount that does not exceed the previous year's final tax rate for all aggregate funds.

  • Requires corporate authorities to approve the total tax rate at least 30 days prior to extension and certify it to the county clerk when aggregate tax rate increases.

  • Mandates public notice of proposed tax increases be published 7-14 days before the hearing in a prominent format (at least 1/8 page, 12-point font, black border) with specific information including current and prior year tax amounts and estimated impact on a $100,000 home.

  • Takes effect immediately upon becoming law.

Legislative Description

PROP TX-INCREASED RATE

Last Action

Rule 19(a) / Re-referred to Rules Committee

3/27/2015

Committee Referrals

Rules3/27/2015
Property Tax3/13/2015
Revenue & Finance3/10/2015
Rules2/25/2015

Full Bill Text

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