HB 1497 Illinois House · 104th Regular Session

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Summary
Amends the Property Tax Extension Limitation Law in the Property Tax Code. Provides that, for levy years 2026 through 2030, the term "taxing district" includes each home rule taxing district. Provides that, for levy years 2026 through 2030, the extension limitation is 0% or the rate of increase approved by the voters. Contains provisions setting forth the aggregate extension for taxing districts that became subject to the Property Tax Extension Limitation Law as a result of the amendatory Act. Sets forth powers and duties of the Department of Revenue. Limits the power of home rule units to tax. Effective immediately.
Bill status in committee 1 of 4 stages cleared
Introduction
Jan 2025
Committee Review
Floor Vote
Governor
Introduced Jan 21, 2025 Last action Mar 27, 2026
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Total actions
22
Key actions
2
Committee
7
Mar 27, 2026
Committee
Rule 19(a) / Re-referred to Rules Committee
lower
Feb 26, 2026
Lower · Passed
To Tax Policy: Other Taxes Subcommittee
lower
Feb 24, 2026
Committee
Assigned to Revenue & Finance Committee
lower
Mar 21, 2025
Committee
Rule 19(a) / Re-referred to Rules Committee
lower
Mar 3, 2025
Lower · Passed
To Tax Policy: Other Taxes Subcommittee
lower
Feb 18, 2025
Committee
Assigned to Revenue & Finance Committee
lower
Jan 28, 2025
Committee
Referred to Rules Committee
lower
1 primary · 12 co-sponsors

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