IL HJR0039

Creates the Fair and Equitable Assessment of Property Task Force to conduct a comprehensive review of Illinois property tax assessment laws, systems, and exemptions.

Task Force membership consists of the Governor (Chair), Secretary of the Illinois Department of Revenue, four legislators (one each appointed by the Senate President, Senate Minority Leader, House Speaker, and House Minority Leader), and four public/private organization representatives appointed by the Governor.

Task Force shall review assessment appeals processes, Computer Assisted Mass Appraisal (CAMA) systems, assessment jurisdictions, property tax exemptions, Tax Increment Financing (TIF) impacts, preferential assessments, and technology applications in property valuation.

Illinois Department of Revenue shall provide staffing and administrative support including ethics, Open Meeting Act, and Freedom of Information Act officers.

Task Force must hold at least four meetings throughout the State and submit a final report with recommendations to the Governor and General Assembly by December 31, 2019, after which it shall be dissolved.