House Sponsors: MITCHELL,BILL. Short description: SENIORS PROP TAX ABATEMENT Synopsis of Bill as introduced: Amends the Property Tax Code. Provides that a taxing district must abate the taxes of an individual who qualifies for the senior citizen homestead exemption in the amount of 5% for each year that the individual is over the age of 65. Limits the abatement to 50% and for individuals with an adjusted gross income of less than $24,000 and property with an equalized assessed value of less than $100,000. Amends the State Mandates Act to require implementation without reimbursement. Effective immediately. Last action on Bill: SESSION SINE DIE Last action date: 01-01-09 Location: House Amendments to Bill: AMENDMENTS ADOPTED: HOUSE - 0 SENATE - 0 END OF INQUIRY Full Text Bill Status