House Sponsors: BRADFORD. Short description: PROP TX-ABOLISH PTAB Synopsis of Bill as introduced: Amends the Property Tax Code. Provides that the authority of the Property Tax Appeal Board to accept new appeals is abolished on January 1, 1998. Provides that the powers and duties of the Property Tax Appeal Board shall continue until June 30, 1998 in order to enable the Property Tax Appeal Board to render a decision on all appeals that were filed before January 1, 1998. Abolishes the Property Tax Appeal Board on June 30, 1998. Provides that the County Farmland Assessment Review Committee may appeal decisions of the Department of Revenue to the circuit court on and after January 1, 1998. Provides that beginning January 1, 1998, a taxpayer that is not satisfied with a decision concerning the assessment of his or her property by the board of review or board of appeals shall proceed to the circuit court in accordance with the objection procedures. Makes other changes to conform with the abolition of the Property Tax Appeal Board. Last action on Bill: SESSION SINE DIE Last action date: 99-01-12 Location: House Amendments to Bill: AMENDMENTS ADOPTED: HOUSE - 0 SENATE - 0 END OF INQUIRY Full Text Bill Status