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 Bill Status of HB0507  95th General Assembly


Short Description:  PROP TX-TAX ASSISTANCE

House Sponsors
Rep. Jack D. Franks - Michael Tryon and Elizabeth Hernandez

Last Action
DateChamber Action
  1/13/2009HouseSession Sine Die

Statutes Amended In Order of Appearance
35 ILCS 200/20-15
35 ILCS 200/21-308 new


Synopsis As Introduced
Amends the Property Tax Code. Provides that each tax bill must include information that certain taxpayers may be eligible for tax exemptions, abatements, and other assistance programs and that, for more information, taxpayers should consult with the office of their township or county collector and with the Illinois Department of Revenue. Authorizes counties to establish and operate a homestead protection program under which the county treasurer may make payments from the indemnity fund to pay the delinquent taxes, along with all associated fees and interest, on the primary residence of eligible taxpayers. Provides that the county treasurer shall have a lien on the property in the amount of the assistance provided. Sets forth requirements for the program. Effective immediately.

Actions 
DateChamber Action
  1/30/2007HouseFiled with the Clerk by Rep. Jack D. Franks
  2/1/2007HouseFirst Reading
  2/1/2007HouseReferred to Rules Committee
  2/7/2007HouseAssigned to Revenue Committee
  2/8/2007HouseAdded Chief Co-Sponsor Rep. Michael Tryon
  2/28/2007HouseAdded Co-Sponsor Rep. Elizabeth Hernandez
  3/23/2007HouseRule 19(a) / Re-referred to Rules Committee
  1/13/2009HouseSession Sine Die

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