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HB2543 - 104th General Assembly
PROP TX-TAXPAYER EMPOWERMENT
Last Action
Statutes Amended In Order of Appearance
35 ILCS 200/Art. 18 Div. 5.2 heading new
35 ILCS 200/18-249.6 new
Synopsis As Introduced
Amends the Property Tax Code. Provides for a non-binding, advisory referendum on the question of whether a taxing district should reduce its aggregate extension by up to 10% from its aggregate extension for the previous taxable year. Provides that the referendum shall be initiated by a petition signed by a number of registered voters of the taxing district that is equal to or greater than 1% but less than 5% of the total number of votes cast in the taxing district in the preceding general election. Provides for a binding referendum on the question of whether a taxing district shall reduce its aggregate extension by up to 10% from its aggregate extension for the previous taxable year. Provides that the referendum shall be initiated by a petition signed by a number of registered voters of a taxing district that is equal to or greater than 5% of the total number of votes cast in the taxing district in the preceding general election. Preempts the power of home rule units to tax. Effective immediately.
Actions
| Date | Chamber | Action |
|---|---|---|
| 2/04/2025 | House | Filed with the Clerk by Rep. Joe C. Sosnowski |
| 2/04/2025 | House | First Reading |
| 2/04/2025 | House | Referred to Rules Committee |
| 3/18/2025 | House | Added Co-Sponsor Rep. Kevin Schmidt |
| 10/27/2025 | House | Added Co-Sponsor Rep. Jackie Haas |