SCHOOL CD-PROPERTY TAX RELIEF
- Introduced Feb 2, 2024
- In committee Feb 2, 2024
- Died
- Passed the House
- To the governor
- Became law
What it does
The legislature's own summary of the bill, or its official long title.
Amends the School Code. Provides that the State Board of Education shall establish and administer a program to award property tax relief grants to property taxpayers within school districts in this State. Provides that the State Board of Education shall work with county clerk's offices in this State to determine the amount given to each property taxpayer. Provides that moneys awarded to property taxpayers shall be…
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Amends the School Code. Provides that the State Board of Education shall establish and administer a program to award property tax relief grants to property taxpayers within school districts in this State. Provides that the State Board of Education shall work with county clerk's offices in this State to determine the amount given to each property taxpayer. Provides that moneys awarded to property taxpayers shall be distributed pro rata based on the amount a property taxpayer paid in taxes in the previous fiscal year. Creates the Education Property Tax Relief Fund as a special fund in the State treasury for the purpose of awarding grants. Amends the State Finance Act to make conforming changes. Effective immediately.
Every action
5 steps, oldest first, as the legislature records them.
- SenateFiled with Secretary by Sen. Tom Bennett
- SenateFirst Reading
- CommitteeReferred to Assignments · Senate Assignments
- SenateAdded as Co-Sponsor Sen. Jason Plummer
- SenateSession Sine Die
Roll calls
No recorded votes on this bill yet.
Sponsors
The member who introduced it, joined by 1 cosponsor: 1 Republican.
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Tom BennettR Primary sponsor · District 53
All 1 cosponsor
From Illinois's official records (www.ilga.gov), checked Nov 2, 2026. Text links go to the official versions; LegiList does not copy bill text.