Illinois · House Bill 1497 · 104th General Assembly

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HB 1497 Sponsored by Brad Halbrook In committee

  1. Introduced Jan 21, 2025
  2. In committee Jan 28, 2025
  3. Passed the House Next
  4. Passed the Senate  
  5. To the governor  
  6. Became law  

What it does

The legislature's own summary of the bill, or its official long title.

Amends the Property Tax Extension Limitation Law in the Property Tax Code. Provides that, for levy years 2026 through 2030, the term "taxing district" includes each home rule taxing district. Provides that, for levy years 2026 through 2030, the extension limitation is 0% or the rate of increase approved by the voters. Contains provisions setting forth the aggregate extension for taxing districts that became subject…

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Amends the Property Tax Extension Limitation Law in the Property Tax Code. Provides that, for levy years 2026 through 2030, the term "taxing district" includes each home rule taxing district. Provides that, for levy years 2026 through 2030, the extension limitation is 0% or the rate of increase approved by the voters. Contains provisions setting forth the aggregate extension for taxing districts that became subject to the Property Tax Extension Limitation Law as a result of the amendatory Act. Sets forth powers and duties of the Department of Revenue. Limits the power of home rule units to tax. Effective immediately.

Every action

22 steps, oldest first, as the legislature records them.

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  1. HouseFiled with the Clerk by Rep. Brad Halbrook
  2. HouseFirst Reading
  3. CommitteeReferred to Rules Committee · House Rules
  4. HouseAdded Co-Sponsor Rep. Amy L. Grant
  5. HouseAdded Co-Sponsor Rep. Dan Ugaste
  6. CommitteeAssigned to Revenue & Finance Committee · House Revenue & Finance
  7. HouseAdded Co-Sponsor Rep. Adam M. Niemerg
  8. HouseAdded Co-Sponsor Rep. David Friess
  9. HouseAdded Co-Sponsor Rep. Chris Miller
  10. HouseAdded Co-Sponsor Rep. Christopher "C.D." Davidsmeyer
  11. HouseAdded Co-Sponsor Rep. Travis Weaver
  12. HouseAdded Co-Sponsor Rep. John M. Cabello
  13. HouseAdded Co-Sponsor Rep. Bradley Fritts
  14. HouseAdded Co-Sponsor Rep. Nicole La Ha
  1. HouseAdded Chief Co-Sponsor Rep. Martin McLaughlin
  2. HouseAdded Chief Co-Sponsor Rep. Blaine Wilhour
  3. CommitteeTo Tax Policy: Other Taxes Subcommittee · House Tax Policy: Other Taxes Subcommitte
  4. CommitteeRule 19(a) / Re-referred to Rules Committee · House Rules
  5. HouseAdded Co-Sponsor Rep. Dennis Tipsword
  6. CommitteeAssigned to Revenue & Finance Committee · House Revenue & Finance
  7. CommitteeTo Tax Policy: Other Taxes Subcommittee · House Tax Policy: Other Taxes Subcommitte
  8. CommitteeRule 19(a) / Re-referred to Rules Committee · House Rules

Roll calls

No recorded votes on this bill yet.

Sponsors

The member who introduced it, joined by 13 cosponsors: 13 Republicans.

All 13 cosponsors

From Illinois's official records (www.ilga.gov), checked Nov 13, 2026. Text links go to the official versions; LegiList does not copy bill text.