HB1192
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What this bill does
Amends the Illinois Income Tax Act. Provides that, if the amount of the credit for residential real property taxes exceeds the taxpayer's liability, that amount shall be refunded if the taxpayer is 65 years or older and has a federal adjusted gross income of not more than $50,000. Provides that the credit is exempt from the Act's automatic sunset provision. Effective immediately.
Stuck
P(Advance)
Chance it ever
reaches a milestone (committee, floor, etc.). Not “next step.”
P(Law)
Chance it becomes
law given where it is now (stage, momentum).
Forecast
Low
P(law) at intro —
sponsor & topic only; no progress or delay.
Confidence: 93%
Calculating prediction drivers...
Pipeline Progress
Current stage: In Committee · Last action 414 days ago · STAGNANT
How does a bill become law in Illinois?
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Introduction of Bill
A member of the Senate or the House introduces a bill, which is assigned a unique identifying number (e.g., "H.B. ___" for House bills and "S.B. ___" for Senate bills). If not enacted, it must be reintroduced in the next General Assembly with a new number.
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Committee Work — Hearings
The bill goes to the appropriate committee, which holds hearings to gather expert opinions and determine the need for the legislation.
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Committee Work — Markup, Amendments, Report
The committee may make amendments to the bill. If approved, a committee report endorsing the bill is issued.
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Floor Debate
The bill is debated and can be further amended. The debate transcripts are accessible online for public viewing.
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Passage and Consideration in Second Chamber
If the bill passes in the first chamber, it moves to the second chamber for a similar review process. If both chambers approve, it goes to the governor.
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Gubernatorial Action
The governor can sign the bill into law, veto it, or take no action (resulting in an automatic law after 60 days). The type of veto can be total or amendatory. Once signed, the bill becomes a Public Act and is assigned a Public Act number.
Sponsor Context
Campaign finance
This is SBE campaign receipts to the people on this bill, not Moneyball and not earmarked to the bill.
Money is campaign receipts to matched candidate committees, not earmarked to this bill. Window 2025-01-01 – 2026-09-13.
$3,715,557.62
Across sponsors / voters
5
Members with trails
25
Overlapping donors
Sponsor and voter funding
| Member | Role | Receipts | Total received | Top donors |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Steven Reick | Chief sponsor | 42 | $39,800.00 | Chicagoland Operators Joint Labor-Management PAC ($5,500.00); IL Manufactured Housing Assn. PAC ($3,000.00); Fraternal Order of Police ($3,000.00) |
| Amy Elik | Sponsor | 187 | $148,116.03 | Realtor PAC ($5,500.00); IL State Medical Society PAC ($5,000.00); Edward Sholar ($5,000.00) |
| Brandun Schweizer | Sponsor | 123 | $115,364.82 | House Republican Org ($13,610.16); Illinois Republican Party ($13,554.26); Vermillion County Republican Central Committee ($5,000.00) |
| Brad Stephens | Sponsor | 328 | $599,403.29 | Stephens Political Action Committee, NFP ($15,000.00); Nicholas & Associates, Inc ($12,400.00); JMS Electric, Inc ($11,100.00) |
| Tony M. McCombie | Sponsor | 755 | $2,812,873.48 | Engineers Political Education Committee ($385,000.00); Chicago Land Operators Joint Labor Mgmt PAC ($300,000.00); Tony McCombie ($103,629.08) |
Overlapping donors
Donors who gave to more than one sponsor or voter on this bill. Still not earmarked to the bill.
| Donor | Members | Total |
|---|---|---|
| Chicago Land Operators Joint Labor Mgmt PAC | Tony M. McCombie, Brad Stephens | $303,500.00 |
| Realtor PAC | Tony M. McCombie, Amy Elik, Brandun Schweizer | $67,520.00 |
| IHA PAC | Tony M. McCombie, Steven Reick, Brandun Schweizer | $57,500.00 |
| Accel Entertainment Gaming, LLC | Tony M. McCombie, Steven Reick, Brad Stephens | $44,500.00 |
| J & J Ventures Gaming LLC | Tony M. McCombie, Brad Stephens, Amy Elik, Brandun Schweizer | $44,000.00 |
| Midwest Gaming & Entertainment, LLC | Tony M. McCombie, Brad Stephens | $30,000.00 |
| Ameren Illinois | Tony M. McCombie, Steven Reick, Amy Elik, Brandun Schweizer | $27,500.00 |
| AGC of Illinois PAC | Tony M. McCombie, Brad Stephens, Amy Elik | $26,000.00 |
| Downstate Operators Joint Labor Mgmt PAC | Tony M. McCombie, Amy Elik | $25,000.00 |
| Manufacturers PAC | Tony M. McCombie, Amy Elik, Brandun Schweizer | $24,500.00 |
| Sports Betting Alliance | Tony M. McCombie, Brad Stephens, Amy Elik, Brandun Schweizer | $20,000.00 |
| McGuire Woods Federal PAC | Tony M. McCombie, Steven Reick, Amy Elik, Brandun Schweizer | $19,750.00 |
| IL State Medical Society PAC | Tony M. McCombie, Steven Reick, Amy Elik, Brandun Schweizer | $18,500.00 |
| CHEMPAC | Tony M. McCombie, Brad Stephens, Amy Elik, Brandun Schweizer | $18,000.00 |
| Illinois State Medical Society PAC | Tony M. McCombie, Brad Stephens | $18,000.00 |
| IL American Water Co PAC | Tony M. McCombie, Amy Elik | $14,000.00 |
| CAR of Illinois | Tony M. McCombie, Brad Stephens, Amy Elik, Brandun Schweizer | $13,750.00 |
| Ameren Illinois PAC | Tony M. McCombie, Amy Elik | $13,000.00 |
| Chicago J. Dineen Lodge 7 PAC | Brad Stephens, Brandun Schweizer | $13,000.00 |
| Illinois Farm Bureau Activator | Tony M. McCombie, Amy Elik | $12,285.65 |
| Ameren | Tony M. McCombie, Brad Stephens | $12,000.00 |
| Realtor Political Action Committee | Steven Reick, Brad Stephens | $11,500.00 |
| IL Hospital Association PAC | Tony M. McCombie, Amy Elik | $11,500.00 |
| State Farm Federal PAC | Tony M. McCombie, Amy Elik | $11,250.00 |
| Amazon.com Services LLC | Tony M. McCombie, Steven Reick, Brad Stephens | $9,500.00 |
Top donors across these members
| Donor | Occupation | Employer | Receipts | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Engineers Political Education Committee | — | — | 2 | $385,000.00 |
| Chicago Land Operators Joint Labor Mgmt PAC | — | — | 3 | $303,500.00 |
| Tony McCombie | Leadership | HRO | 3 | $103,629.08 |
| Realtor PAC | — | — | 14 | $67,520.00 |
| Health Care Council of Illinois PAC | — | — | 5 | $66,000.00 |
| Associated Beer Distributors of IL PAC | — | — | 4 | $58,023.15 |
| IHA PAC | — | — | 6 | $57,500.00 |
| House Republican Organization | — | — | 8 | $46,748.35 |
| Accel Entertainment Gaming, LLC | — | — | 6 | $44,500.00 |
| J & J Ventures Gaming LLC | — | — | 7 | $44,000.00 |
| Fraternal Order of Police Lodge 7 | — | — | 3 | $37,500.00 |
| Donald Wilson | Owner | DRW Holdings | 2 | $35,000.00 |
| Midwest Gaming & Entertainment, LLC | — | — | 2 | $30,000.00 |
| Southern Glazers Wine & Spirits LLC | — | — | 3 | $29,620.00 |
| Ameren Illinois | — | — | 8 | $27,500.00 |
| AGC of Illinois PAC | — | — | 5 | $26,000.00 |
| Downstate Operators Joint Labor Mgmt PAC | — | — | 2 | $25,000.00 |
| ABBVIE PAC | — | — | 3 | $25,000.00 |
| Chicago Land Operators Jnt Lbr Mgmt PAC | — | — | 4 | $25,000.00 |
| Marquis Energy LLC | — | — | 1 | $25,000.00 |
| Illinois Road Builders PAC | — | — | 1 | $25,000.00 |
| Chicago J Dineen Lodge 7 PAC | — | — | 1 | $25,000.00 |
| Illinois Road Builders | — | — | 1 | $25,000.00 |
| Manufacturers PAC | — | — | 5 | $24,500.00 |
| Vistra Corp. | — | — | 2 | $21,000.00 |
Hearings
This bill has not been scheduled for a committee hearing.
Witness slips
8 slips filed. Proponent / opponent / no position as filed with the committee.
| Name | Organization | Representing | Position | Hearing committee | Hearing date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Walter R Glanz | 86040 | barnwoodbirdhomesbywally | Proponent | Revenue & Finance | 2025-03-20 |
| PAULA LEEZER | STARK COUNTY | Opponent | Property Tax Subcommittee | 2025-03-20 | |
| John Coultas | Illinois Municipal League | Illinois Municipal League | Opponent | Revenue & Finance | 2025-03-20 |
| John Coultas | Illinois Municipal League | Illinois Municipal League | Opponent | Revenue & Finance | 2025-03-20 |
| Sarah Doerr | Illinois Municipal League | Illinois Municipal League | Opponent | Revenue & Finance | 2025-03-20 |
| John Coultas | Illinois Municipal League | Illinois Municipal League | Opponent | Revenue & Finance | 2025-03-11 |
| John Coultas | Illinois Municipal League | Illinois Municipal League | Opponent | Revenue & Finance | 2025-02-27 |
| John Coultas | Illinois Municipal League | Illinois Municipal League | Opponent | Revenue & Finance | 2025-02-20 |
Action History
14 actions recorded. Last action: 2025-08-22 — Added Co-SponsorRep. Tony M. McCombie. Each action's meaning and outcome signal are classified automatically.
2025-01-09
Introduction & Filing
Filed with the Clerk byRep. Steven Reick House Rule 6(b)
Bill officially submitted to the House Clerk during the session.
2025-01-09
Introduction & Filing
First Reading Senate Rule 5-1(d)/5-2; House Rule 37(d)/38
Formal introduction — title read into the official record. Required procedural step; bill now exists in the system.
2025-01-09
Committee Assignment
Referred toRules Committee Senate Rule 3-8(a); House Rule 18(a)
Sent to a committee (usually Rules in the House, Assignments in the Senate). The gatekeeping step — Rules/Assignments decides which substantive committee hears the bill.
2025-02-11
Committee Assignment
Assigned toRevenue & Finance Committee Senate Rule 3-8(a); House Rule 18(b)
Sent to a substantive committee (e.g., Transportation, Revenue). This is where the bill gets a real hearing and evaluation.
2025-02-25
Committee Assignment
ToProperty Tax Subcommittee Rule 3-3(b)
Referred to a subcommittee for more focused review (e.g., 'To Tax Policy: Other Taxes Subcommittee').
2025-03-10
Co-Sponsorship
Mild +
Added Co-SponsorRep. Amy Elik Senate Rule 5-1(a); House Rule 37(a)
A legislator adds their name as co-sponsor, signaling public support for the bill.
2025-03-12
Co-Sponsorship
Mild +
Added Co-SponsorRep. Brandun Schweizer Senate Rule 5-1(a); House Rule 37(a)
A legislator adds their name as co-sponsor, signaling public support for the bill.
2025-03-13
Amendment Actions
House Committee Amendment No. 1 Filed with Clerk byRep. Steven Reick
[Amendment] Amendment sub-action.
2025-03-13
Amendment Actions
House Committee Amendment No. 1 Referred toRules Committee
[Amendment] Sent to a committee (usually Rules in the House, Assignments in the Senate). The gatekeeping step — Rules/Assignments decides which substantive committee hears the bill.
2025-03-18
Amendment Actions
House Committee Amendment No. 1 Rules Refers toRevenue & Finance Committee
[Amendment] Amendment sub-action.
2025-03-21
Deadlines & Re-referrals
Mild −
Rule 19(a) / Re-referred toRules Committee House Rule 19(a); Senate analog: Rule 3-9(a)
MISSED COMMITTEE DEADLINE — bill did not get a committee vote before the deadline and is re-referred to Rules/Assignments. The bill is NOT dead but faces an uphill battle to be reassigned. Most bills that hit Rule 19(a) do not advance.
2025-03-21
Amendment Actions
House Committee Amendment No. 1 Rule 19(c) / Re-referred toRules Committee
[Amendment] Amendment sub-action.
2025-08-14
Co-Sponsorship
Mild +
Added Co-SponsorRep. Brad Stephens Senate Rule 5-1(a); House Rule 37(a)
A legislator adds their name as co-sponsor, signaling public support for the bill.
2025-08-22
Co-Sponsorship
Mild +
Added Co-SponsorRep. Tony M. McCombie Senate Rule 5-1(a); House Rule 37(a)
A legislator adds their name as co-sponsor, signaling public support for the bill.
All actions (table)
| Date | Chamber | Action | Category | Signal |
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| 2025-01-09 | House | Filed with the Clerk byRep. Steven Reick House Rule 6(b) | Introduction & Filing | — |
| 2025-01-09 | House | First Reading Senate Rule 5-1(d)/5-2; House Rule 37(d)/38 | Introduction & Filing | — |
| 2025-01-09 | House | Referred toRules Committee Senate Rule 3-8(a); House Rule 18(a) | Committee Assignment | — |
| 2025-02-11 | House | Assigned toRevenue & Finance Committee Senate Rule 3-8(a); House Rule 18(b) | Committee Assignment | — |
| 2025-02-25 | House | ToProperty Tax Subcommittee Rule 3-3(b) | Committee Assignment | — |
| 2025-03-10 | House | Added Co-SponsorRep. Amy Elik Senate Rule 5-1(a); House Rule 37(a) | Co-Sponsorship | Mild + |
| 2025-03-12 | House | Added Co-SponsorRep. Brandun Schweizer Senate Rule 5-1(a); House Rule 37(a) | Co-Sponsorship | Mild + |
| 2025-03-13 | House | House Committee Amendment No. 1 Filed with Clerk byRep. Steven Reick | Amendment Actions | — |
| 2025-03-13 | House | House Committee Amendment No. 1 Referred toRules Committee | Amendment Actions | — |
| 2025-03-18 | House | House Committee Amendment No. 1 Rules Refers toRevenue & Finance Committee | Amendment Actions | — |
| 2025-03-21 | House | Rule 19(a) / Re-referred toRules Committee House Rule 19(a); Senate analog: Rule 3-9(a) | Deadlines & Re-referrals | Mild − |
| 2025-03-21 | House | House Committee Amendment No. 1 Rule 19(c) / Re-referred toRules Committee | Amendment Actions | — |
| 2025-08-14 | House | Added Co-SponsorRep. Brad Stephens Senate Rule 5-1(a); House Rule 37(a) | Co-Sponsorship | Mild + |
| 2025-08-22 | House | Added Co-SponsorRep. Tony M. McCombie Senate Rule 5-1(a); House Rule 37(a) | Co-Sponsorship | Mild + |