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OFFICE OF THE GOVERNOR
207 STATE CAPITOL, SPRINGFIELD, ILLINOIS 62706
June 16, 2000
GEORGE H. RYAN
GOVERNOR
To the Honorable Members of the
Illinois House of Representatives
91st General Assembly
I have signed House Bill 3169, which amends the Property
Tax Code to allow for reduced tax assessments for real
property owned and used by fraternal organizations chartered
by the State of Illinois prior to 1900. This freeze is also
extended to any subordinate organization or entity that (i)
prohibits gambling and the use of alcohol on the property,
(II) is an exempt entity under Section 501(c)(10) of the
Internal Revenue Code, and (iii) provides, directly or
indirectly, financial support for charitable works.
House Bill 3169 provides that for taxable year 2001 and
thereafter, the assessment of qualified property shall be 15
percent of the final assessed value of the property for the
assessment year 2000. House Bill 3169 also provides that if
the property qualifies for a reduced assessment after
assessment year 2001, the final assessed value shall be 15
percent of the assessed value of they property for the
assessment year in which the property first meets the
qualifications stated in House Bill 3169.
I fully support the intent behind House Bill 3169. This
legislation seeks to provide property tax relief to the many
Masonic lodges located in Illinois that provide valuable
charitable services and contributions to our communities.
However, I am also aware that there are other fraternal
organizations that also donate a great deal of their time and
resources to charitable causes throughout the State of
Illinois. Many of these organizations are also experiencing
significant financial pressures due to the rising cost of
property taxes. It is for this reason, that I urge the
Illinois General Assembly to seriously consider extending
such property tax relief to other fraternal organization that
provide similar charitable and community services.
With this clarification, I have signed House Bill 3169.
Sincerely,
s/GEORGE H. RYAN
Governor
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