PROP TX-SENIOR OCCUPANT House SponsorsRep. Jack D. Franks, Michelle Mussman, Sam Yingling, Brandon W. Phelps, Martin J. Moylan, Litesa E. Wallace, Kathleen Willis and Deb Conroy 1/10/2017HouseSession Sine Die 35 ILCS 200/18-45 Amends the Property Tax Code. Provides that the aggregate rate of tax imposed by all taxing districts on any parcel of residential property that, as of January 1 of the levy year, has been occupied by a qualified taxpayer as his or her principal dwelling place for a period of at least 30 years shall not exceed 5%. Provides that the term "qualified taxpayer" means a person who (i) is 65 years of age or older during the taxable year, (ii) is liable for paying real estate taxes on the property, and (iii) is an owner of record of the property or has a legal or equitable interest therein as evidenced by a written instrument, except for a leasehold interest, other than a leasehold interest of land on which a single family residence is located. Contains provisions concerning applications for the reduction. Effective immediately. 9/9/2015HouseFiled with the Clerk by Rep. Jack D. Franks 9/18/2015HouseFirst Reading 9/18/2015HouseReferred to Rules Committee 2/4/2016HouseAssigned to Revenue & Finance Committee 2/24/2016HouseTo Property Tax Subcommittee 4/8/2016HouseRule 19(a) / Re-referred to Rules Committee 5/3/2016HouseAdded Co-Sponsor Rep. Michelle Mussman 5/3/2016HouseAdded Co-Sponsor Rep. Sam Yingling 5/3/2016HouseAdded Co-Sponsor Rep. Brandon W. Phelps 5/3/2016HouseAdded Co-Sponsor Rep. Martin J. Moylan 5/3/2016HouseAdded Co-Sponsor Rep. Litesa E. Wallace 5/4/2016HouseAdded Co-Sponsor Rep. Kathleen Willis 5/4/2016HouseAdded Co-Sponsor Rep. Deb Conroy 1/10/2017HouseSession Sine Die