House Sponsors: COULSON. Short description: PROPRTY TAX-PTAB-NOTICE-ACCESS Synopsis of Bill as introduced: Amends the Property Tax Code concerning the Property Tax Appeal Board. Provides that a taxpayer appealing to the Property Tax Appeal Board must file with the appeal all documentary evidence and material that the taxpayer deems to support the claim set forth in the appeal. Allows the Board to order the production of records and other items upon its own motion, the request of a board of review, or an intervening taxing body. Provides that the Board may enter an order requiring that a member, employee, or agent of the Board, a hearing officer, or an official or employee of a party to the appeal be allowed to enter upon the property that is the subject of the appeal at reasonable times for purposes of inspection, investigation, and valuation. Provides that in cases where a change in assessed value of $100,000 or more is sought, the appellant must serve a copy of the petition on all taxing districts by certified mail (now, the board or review serves notice) and that the appellant must certify to the Board that such service was made before the Board may have jurisdiction to hear the appeal. Requires notice to and participation by an intervening taxing district if the board of review and the appellant enter into discussions as to the value of appellant's property. Last action on Bill: SESSION SINE DIE Last action date: JAN-07-2003 Location: House Amendments to Bill: AMENDMENTS ADOPTED: HOUSE - 0 SENATE - 0 END OF INQUIRY Full Text Bill Status