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IL HB1271

Bill

Official Source

Status

Failed

1/7/2025

Primary Sponsor

John Cabello

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Origin

House of Representatives

103rd General Assembly

AI Summary

  • Requires all local government tax increases to be approved by voter referendum before taking effect
  • Mandates that all tax increase referendums include a sunset clause specifying when the increase will expire
  • Tax increases for debt service must expire no later than the scheduled debt payoff date; tax increases for other purposes must expire within 10 years
  • Preserves local governments' ability to impose or increase non-tax fines and fees without referendum approval
  • Limits home rule authority by prohibiting home rule units from regulating tax levies in ways inconsistent with this Act, with the Department of Revenue responsible for enforcement

Legislative Description

LOCAL CLOSED-DOOR TAX INCREASE

Last Action

Session Sine Die

1/7/2025

Committee Referrals

Rules3/10/2023
Property Tax2/23/2023
Revenue & Finance2/15/2023
Rules1/31/2023

Full Bill Text

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