PROP TX-VARIOUS House SponsorsRep. Brent Hassert 1/13/2009HouseSession Sine Die 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 200/15-16535 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 200/18-178 new35 ILCS 200/20-1535 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 110/45320 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 new Amends the Property Tax Code. Sets forth procedures for the valuation of property used for wind energy devices. Creates a homestead exemption for disabled veterans. Creates a one-year homestead exemption for veterans returning from active duty in an armed conflict. Creates a homestead exemption for disabled persons. Increases the amount of the Senior Homestead Exemption and of the General Homestead Exemption. In the Senior Citizens Assessment Freeze Homestead Exemption: authorizes audits; provides that 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; and increases the amount of the maximum income limitation. Authorizes counties and municipalities to abate taxes on residential property 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 for the 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. 9/24/2007HouseFiled with the Clerk by Rep. Brent Hassert 9/26/2007HouseFirst Reading 9/26/2007HouseReferred to Rules Committee 1/13/2009HouseSession Sine Die