PROP TX-HOMESTEAD EXEMPTIONS House SponsorsRep. Sidney H. Mathias 1/11/2011HouseSession Sine Die 35 ILCS 200/15-176 Amends the Property Tax Code. Provides that the alternative general homestead exemption applies on a permanent basis and increases the amount of the exemption to $60,000 for taxable year 2010 and thereafter. Effective immediately. 12/23/2009HouseFiled with the Clerk by Rep. Sidney H. Mathias 1/4/2010HouseFirst Reading 1/4/2010HouseReferred to Rules Committee 2/23/2010HouseAssigned to Revenue & Finance Committee 3/15/2010HouseRule 19(a) / Re-referred to Rules Committee 1/11/2011HouseSession Sine Die