PROP TX-TAX SALES-REGISTRATION House SponsorsRep. Barbara Flynn Currie-Arthur L. Turner-Kevin Joyce-Bob Biggins, Richard T. Bradley, John D'Amico, Thomas Holbrook, Michael K. Smith, Marlow H. Colvin, Jack D. Franks, Lou Lang, Cynthia Soto, Elizabeth Hernandez, Edward J. Acevedo, Maria Antonia Berrios, Luis Arroyo, Susana A Mendoza, Daniel J. Burke, Karen A. Yarbrough, Elaine Nekritz, LaShawn K. Ford, Mary E. Flowers, Paul D. Froehlich, Suzanne Bassi, Dan Reitz, Linda Chapa LaVia, Brent Hassert, Kenneth Dunkin, Elga L. Jefferies, Donald L. Moffitt, Patrick J Verschoore, Sara Feigenholtz, John A. Fritchey, Greg Harris and Harry Osterman Senate Sponsors(Sen. Terry Link-Mattie Hunter-Matt Murphy-Jacqueline Y. Collins-Don Harmon, Kwame Raoul, M. Maggie Crotty, Edward D. Maloney, Dan Kotowski, John J. Millner and Rickey R. Hendon) 10/17/2007HousePublic Act . . . . . . . . . 95-0644 35 ILCS 200/21-220 Amends the Property Tax Code. Provides that the registration for a tax sale in a county with less than 3,000,000 inhabitants must be accompanied by a deposit in an amount determined by the county collector, but not to exceed $250 in counties with less than 50,000 inhabitants or $500 in all other counties, which shall be applied to the amount due on the properties that the registrant has purchased, and, if the registrant does not participate in the sale, then the deposit is forfeited to the Tax Sale Automation Fund. Effective immediately.House Amendment No. 1 Further amends the Property Tax Code to provide that, if the registrant cannot participate in a tax sale, then he or she may notify the tax collector, no later than 5 business days prior to the sale, of the name of the substitute person who will participate in the sale in the registrant's place, and an additional deposit is not required for any such substitute person. Provides that, if the registrant does attend the sale and attempts, but fails, to purchase any parcels offered for sale, then the deposit must be refunded to the registrant (instead of being forfeited to the Tax Sale Automation Fund).Senate Committee Amendment No. 1 Deletes reference to:35 ILCS 200/21-220Adds reference to:20 ILCS 620/6from Ch. 67 1/2, par. 100635 ILCS 200/Art. 10 Div. 18 heading new35 ILCS 200/10-600 new35 ILCS 200/10-605 new35 ILCS 200/10-610 new35 ILCS 200/10-615 new35 ILCS 200/10-620 new35 ILCS 200/14-1535 ILCS 200/15-1035 ILCS 200/15-16535 ILCS 200/15-167 new35 ILCS 200/15-168 new35 ILCS 200/15-169 new35 ILCS 200/15-17035 ILCS 200/15-17235 ILCS 200/15-17535 ILCS 200/15-17635 ILCS 200/15-177 new35 ILCS 200/18-178 new35 ILCS 200/20-1535 ILCS 200/20-17835 ILCS 200/21-2735 ILCS 200/24-35 new55 ILCS 85/6from Ch. 34, par. 700655 ILCS 90/45from Ch. 34, par. 804565 ILCS 5/11-74.4-8from Ch. 24, par. 11-74.4-865 ILCS 5/11-74.4-9from Ch. 24, par. 11-74.4-965 ILCS 5/11-74.6-4065 ILCS 110/45105 ILCS 5/18-8.05320 ILCS 25/4from Ch. 67 1/2, par. 404720 ILCS 5/17A-1from Ch. 38, par. 17A-1765 ILCS 205/1from Ch. 109, par. 130 ILCS 805/8.31 newDeletes everything after the enacting clause. Amends the Property Tax Code. Sets forth procedures for the valuation of property used for wind energy devices. Requires the owner of a wind energy device to prepare and record a plat of the wind energy device. In a Section concerning the alternative general homestead exemption, extends the alternative exemption and sets forth the maximum amount of the exemption for each taxable year. Creates the long-time occupant homestead exemption for those counties that elect to extend the alternative general homestead exemption that caps the increase in assessed value of qualified homestead property at 10% or 7% per year based on the taxpayer's household income. Defines "qualified homestead property" as homestead property of a taxpayer who has owned the property for at least 10 years (or 5 years with certain government assistance) and who has a household income of $100,000 or less. Creates a homestead exemption for disabled veterans. Sets forth the amount of the exemption based on the percentage of service-connected disability of the veteran. Provides that the exemption carries over to the benefit of the veteran's surviving spouse. Creates the Returning Veterans' Homestead Exemption, under which an exemption from the property's value is granted for residential property that is owned and occupied as a residence by a veteran for the tax year in which the veteran returns from active duty in an armed conflict involving the armed forces of the United States. Creates the Disabled Persons Homestead Exemption, which provides for a $2,000 homestead exemption for property that is owned and occupied by certain persons with a disability. Increases the amount of the Senior Homestead Exemption. Increases the amount of the General Homestead Exemption. In the Senior Citizens Assessment Freeze Homestead Exemption: authorizes audits by the chief county assessment officer; provides that, for taxable year 2007 and thereafter, the amount of the exemption is the equalized assessed value of the residence in the taxable year for which application is made minus the base amount (now, the amount of the exemption is based upon the applicant's household income); increases the amount of the maximum income limitation. Authorizes counties and municipalities to abate any percentage of the taxes levied by the county or municipality on each parcel of certain qualified residential property within the corporate limits of the municipality that is owned by the surviving spouse of a fallen police officer or rescue worker. Requires that tax bills must include information that certain taxpayers may be eligible for tax exemptions, abatements, and other assistance programs. Sets forth criteria under which a county board may adopt a resolution to waive an interest penalty for the delinquent payment of taxes with respect to property that qualifies as a brownfield site. Creates the Property Tax Reform and Relief Task Force to conduct a study of the property tax system in Illinois and investigate methods of reducing the reliance on property taxes and alternative methods of funding. Amends the Senior Citizens and Disabled Persons Property Tax Relief and Pharmaceutical Assistance Act to increase the amounts of certain maximum income limitations. Amends other Acts to make conforming changes. Amends the State Mandates Act to require implementation without reimbursement. Effective immediately.Senate Floor Amendment No. 2 Provides that the Returning Veterans' Homestead Exemption is in addition to any other homestead exemption under the exemption Article of the Property Tax Code (instead of in addition to any other homestead exemption under certain Sections of the Property Tax Code). In the alternative general homestead exemption, for the final year of the exemption, increases the maximum amount of the exemption from $19,000 to $20,000.Governor Amendatory Veto Message Recommends that the alternative general homestead exemption apply on a permanent basis (now, the bill extends the exemption for 3 years). Recommends that the maximum amount of the alternative general homestead exemption be increased to $40,000. In the Senior Citizens' Homestead Exemption, recommends that Cook County be authorized to provide by resolution that, if a person has been granted the exemption, then the person need not reapply annually for the exemption. 2/6/2007HouseFiled with the Clerk by Rep. Thomas Holbrook 2/6/2007HouseFirst Reading 2/6/2007HouseReferred to Rules Committee 2/8/2007HouseAssigned to Revenue Committee 3/15/2007HouseRecommends Do Pass Subcommittee/ Revenue Committee; 003-000-000 3/15/2007HouseRemains in Revenue Committee 3/15/2007HouseAdded Chief Co-Sponsor Rep. Dan Reitz 3/15/2007HouseAdded Chief Co-Sponsor Rep. Jay C. Hoffman 3/23/2007HouseCommittee Deadline Extended-Rule 9(b) March 31, 2007 3/29/2007HouseHouse Amendment No. 1 Filed with Clerk by Revenue Committee 3/29/2007HouseHouse Amendment No. 1 Adopted in Revenue Committee; by Voice Vote 3/29/2007HouseDo Pass as Amended / Short Debate Revenue Committee; 011-000-000 3/29/2007HousePlaced on Calendar 2nd Reading - Short Debate 4/27/2007HouseThird Reading/Final Action Deadline Extended-9(b) May 3, 2007 5/2/2007HouseSecond Reading - Short Debate 5/2/2007HousePlaced on Calendar Order of 3rd Reading - Short Debate 5/3/2007HouseThird Reading - Short Debate - Passed 060-054-001 5/3/2007SenateArrive in Senate 5/3/2007SenatePlaced on Calendar Order of First Reading May 8, 2007 5/9/2007SenateChief Senate Sponsor Sen. William R. Haine 5/15/2007SenateFirst Reading 5/15/2007SenateReferred to Rules 7/31/2007SenateAssigned to Revenue 7/31/2007SenateRule 2-10 Committee Deadline Established As December 31, 2007 7/31/2007SenateRule 2-10 Third Reading Deadline Established As December 31, 2007 8/3/2007HouseChief Sponsor Changed to Rep. Barbara Flynn Currie 8/3/2007HouseAdded Chief Co-Sponsor Rep. John A. Fritchey 8/3/2007HouseAdded Chief Co-Sponsor Rep. Linda Chapa LaVia 8/3/2007HouseAdded Co-Sponsor Rep. Kevin Joyce 8/3/2007HouseAdded Co-Sponsor Rep. Richard T. Bradley 8/3/2007HouseAdded Co-Sponsor Rep. John D'Amico 8/3/2007HouseAdded Co-Sponsor Rep. Harry Osterman 8/3/2007HouseAdded Co-Sponsor Rep. Thomas Holbrook 8/3/2007HouseAdded Co-Sponsor Rep. Michael K. Smith 8/3/2007HouseAdded Co-Sponsor Rep. Marlow H. Colvin 8/3/2007HouseAdded Co-Sponsor Rep. Jack D. Franks 8/3/2007HouseAdded Co-Sponsor Rep. Lou Lang 8/3/2007HouseAdded Co-Sponsor Rep. Sara Feigenholtz 8/3/2007HouseAdded Co-Sponsor Rep. Greg Harris 8/3/2007HouseAdded Co-Sponsor Rep. Cynthia Soto 8/3/2007HouseAdded Co-Sponsor Rep. Elizabeth Hernandez 8/3/2007HouseAdded Co-Sponsor Rep. Edward J. Acevedo 8/3/2007HouseAdded Co-Sponsor Rep. Maria Antonia Berrios 8/3/2007HouseAdded Co-Sponsor Rep. Luis Arroyo 8/3/2007HouseAdded Co-Sponsor Rep. Susana A Mendoza 8/3/2007HouseAdded Co-Sponsor Rep. Daniel J. Burke 8/3/2007HouseAdded Co-Sponsor Rep. Karen A. Yarbrough 8/3/2007HouseAdded Co-Sponsor Rep. Elaine Nekritz 8/3/2007HouseAdded Co-Sponsor Rep. LaShawn K. Ford 8/3/2007HouseAdded Co-Sponsor Rep. Mary E. Flowers 8/3/2007HouseAdded Co-Sponsor Rep. Paul D. Froehlich 8/3/2007HouseChief Co-Sponsor Changed to Rep. John A. Fritchey 8/3/2007HouseChief Co-Sponsor Changed to Rep. Linda Chapa LaVia 8/6/2007SenateSenate Committee Amendment No. 1 Filed with Secretary by Sen. Terry Link 8/6/2007SenateSenate Committee Amendment No. 1 Referred to Rules 8/6/2007SenateAlternate Chief Sponsor Changed to Sen. Terry Link 8/6/2007SenateSenate Committee Amendment No. 1 Rules Refers to Revenue 8/6/2007SenateSenate Committee Amendment No. 1 Adopted 8/6/2007SenateDo Pass as Amended Revenue; 009-000-001 8/6/2007SenatePlaced on Calendar Order of 2nd Reading August 6, 2007 8/6/2007SenateSecond Reading 8/6/2007SenatePlaced on Calendar Order of 3rd Reading August 7, 2007 8/6/2007SenateAdded as Alternate Chief Co-Sponsor Sen. Mattie Hunter 8/6/2007SenateAdded as Alternate Chief Co-Sponsor Sen. Matt Murphy 8/7/2007SenateAdded as Alternate Chief Co-Sponsor Sen. Jacqueline Y. Collins 8/7/2007SenateAdded as Alternate Chief Co-Sponsor Sen. Don Harmon 8/8/2007SenateSenate Floor Amendment No. 2 Filed with Secretary by Sen. Terry Link 8/8/2007SenateSenate Floor Amendment No. 2 Referred to Rules 8/8/2007SenateSenate Floor Amendment No. 2 Rules Refers to Revenue 8/8/2007SenateSenate Floor Amendment No. 2 Recommend Do Adopt Revenue; 008-001-000 8/8/2007SenateAdded as Alternate Co-Sponsor Sen. Kwame Raoul 8/8/2007SenateAdded as Alternate Co-Sponsor Sen. M. Maggie Crotty 8/8/2007SenateAdded as Alternate Co-Sponsor Sen. Edward D. Maloney 8/9/2007SenateRecalled to Second Reading 8/9/2007SenateSenate Floor Amendment No. 2 Adopted; Link 8/9/2007SenatePlaced on Calendar Order of 3rd Reading 8/9/2007Senate3/5 Vote Required 8/9/2007SenateAdded as Alternate Co-Sponsor Sen. Dan Kotowski 8/9/2007SenateAdded as Alternate Co-Sponsor Sen. John J. Millner 8/9/2007SenateAdded as Alternate Co-Sponsor Sen. Rickey R. Hendon 8/9/2007SenateThird Reading - Passed; 053-000-000 8/9/2007HouseArrived in House 8/9/2007HousePlaced on Calendar Order of Concurrence Senate Amendment(s) 1,2 8/9/2007HouseRemove Chief Co-Sponsor Rep. Jay C. Hoffman 8/9/2007HouseAdded Co-Sponsor Rep. Jay C. Hoffman 8/9/2007HouseAdded Co-Sponsor Rep. Julie Hamos 8/9/2007HouseAdded Chief Co-Sponsor Rep. Kevin Joyce 8/9/2007HouseRemoved Co-Sponsor Rep. Kevin Joyce 8/9/2007HouseSenate Committee Amendment No. 1 Motion Filed Concur Rep. Barbara Flynn Currie 8/9/2007HouseSenate Floor Amendment No. 2 Motion Filed Concur Rep. Barbara Flynn Currie 8/9/2007HouseSenate Committee Amendment No. 1 Motion to Concur Referred to Rules Committee 8/9/2007HouseSenate Floor Amendment No. 2 Motion to Concur Referred to Rules Committee 8/9/2007HouseSenate Committee Amendment No. 1 Motion to Concur Rules Referred to Revenue Committee 8/9/2007HouseSenate Floor Amendment No. 2 Motion to Concur Rules Referred to Revenue Committee 8/9/2007HouseAdded Co-Sponsor Rep. Suzanne Bassi 8/9/2007HouseSenate Committee Amendment No. 1 Motion to Concur Recommends be Adopted Revenue Committee; 008-001-000 8/9/2007HouseSenate Floor Amendment No. 2 Motion to Concur Recommends be Adopted Revenue Committee; 008-001-000 8/9/2007HouseRemove Chief Co-Sponsor Rep. Dan Reitz 8/9/2007HouseAdded Chief Co-Sponsor Rep. Sidney H. Mathias 8/9/2007HouseRemove Chief Co-Sponsor Rep. Linda Chapa LaVia 8/9/2007HouseAdded Chief Co-Sponsor Rep. Bob Biggins 8/9/2007HouseAdded Co-Sponsor Rep. Dan Reitz 8/9/2007HouseAdded Co-Sponsor Rep. Linda Chapa LaVia 8/9/2007HouseAdded Co-Sponsor Rep. Brent Hassert 8/10/2007HouseAdded Co-Sponsor Rep. Elizabeth Coulson 8/10/2007HouseAdded Co-Sponsor Rep. Kenneth Dunkin 8/10/2007HouseAdded Co-Sponsor Rep. Elga L. Jefferies 8/10/2007HouseSenate Committee Amendment No. 1 House Concurs 100-006-000 8/10/2007HouseSenate Floor Amendment No. 2 House Concurs 100-006-000 8/10/2007HousePassed Both Houses 8/10/2007HouseAdded Co-Sponsor Rep. Kathleen A. Ryg 8/10/2007HouseAdded Co-Sponsor Rep. Karen May 8/20/2007HouseAdded Co-Sponsor Rep. Donald L. Moffitt 8/23/2007HouseSent to the Governor 9/20/2007HouseGovernor Amendatory Veto 9/24/2007HousePlaced on Calendar Amendatory Veto October 2, 2007 9/27/2007HouseAdded Co-Sponsor Rep. Patrick J Verschoore 10/2/2007HouseAmendatory Veto Motion - Motion Filed Accept Amendatory Veto Rep. Barbara Flynn Currie 10/2/2007HouseAmendatory Veto Motion - Motion Referred to Rules Committee; MOTION #1 10/2/2007HouseAmendatory Veto Motion - Refers to Floor for Consideration Rules Committee; 003-001-000 10/3/2007HouseMotion Filed Override Amendatory Veto Rep. Barbara Flynn Currie; MOTION #2 10/3/2007HouseRep. William Black Question Pursuant to Rule 79 if Motions to Accept Amendatory Veto can be filed by any Member 10/3/2007HouseChair Rules Motion Out of Order 10/3/2007HouseAppeal Ruling of Chair Rep. William B. Black 10/3/2007HouseShall the Chair be Sustained 10/3/2007HouseMotion to Sustain the Chair - Prevailed 064-047-000 10/3/2007HouseRemove Chief Co-Sponsor Rep. Sidney H. Mathias 10/3/2007HouseAdded Chief Co-Sponsor Rep. Arthur L. Turner 10/3/2007House3/5 Vote Required 10/3/2007HouseOverride Amendatory Veto - House Passed 092-019-000; MOTION #2 10/3/2007HouseRemove Chief Co-Sponsor Rep. John A. Fritchey 10/4/2007HouseRemoved Co-Sponsor Rep. Harry Osterman 10/4/2007HouseRemoved Co-Sponsor Rep. Sara Feigenholtz 10/4/2007HouseRemoved Co-Sponsor Rep. Greg Harris 10/4/2007HouseRemoved Co-Sponsor Rep. Jay C. Hoffman 10/4/2007HouseRemoved Co-Sponsor Rep. Julie Hamos 10/4/2007HouseRemoved Co-Sponsor Rep. Elizabeth Coulson 10/4/2007HouseRemoved Co-Sponsor Rep. Kathleen A. Ryg 10/4/2007HouseRemoved Co-Sponsor Rep. Karen May 10/10/2007SenatePlaced on Calendar Amendatory Veto October 11, 2007 10/10/2007HouseAdded Co-Sponsor Rep. Sara Feigenholtz 10/10/2007HouseAdded Co-Sponsor Rep. John A. Fritchey 10/12/2007SenateMotion Filed Override Amendatory Veto Sen. Terry Link 10/12/2007Senate3/5 Vote Required 10/12/2007SenateOverride Amendatory Veto - Senate Passed 055-001-000 10/12/2007HouseAmendatory Veto Overridden Both Houses 10/17/2007HouseEffective Date October 12, 2007 10/17/2007HousePublic Act . . . . . . . . . 95-0644 11/2/2007HouseAdded Co-Sponsor Rep. Greg Harris 11/2/2007HouseAdded Co-Sponsor Rep. Harry Osterman