SB0215
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What this bill does
Amends the Property Tax Code. In provisions concerning notices of increased assessments, provides that the chief county assessment officer shall continue to accept appeals from the taxpayer for a period of not less than 30 business days from the later of the date the assessment notice is mailed or is published on the assessor's website. Effective immediately.
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Current stage: In Committee · Last action 495 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.
Sponsor and voter funding
| Member | Role | Receipts | Total received | Top donors |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Andrew S. Chesney | Chief sponsor | 285 | $624,735.57 | Green State Credit Union ($391,897.17); Steven Chesney ($31,500.00); Realtor PAC ($8,500.00) |
| Robert F. Martwick | Sponsor | 126 | $222,820.29 | I.P.A.C.E. ($72,800.00); Fraternal Order of Police, Chicago Lodge, #7 ($10,000.00); Illinois Laborers' Legislative Committee ($10,000.00) |
| Mark L. Walker | Sponsor | 35 | $40,131.52 | Don Harmon for State Central Committeeman ($10,000.00); Prairie Band Potawatomi Nation ($3,500.00); LiUNA Chicago Laborers' District Council PAC ($3,000.00) |
| Donald P. DeWitte | Sponsor | 81 | $106,982.59 | Senate Republican Victory Fund ($10,000.00); Save Our Local Businesses Illinois PAC ($10,000.00); Illinois Hospital Association PAC ($6,200.00) |
| Chris Balkema | Sponsor | 94 | $95,060.00 | Kevin Hoffman ($12,500.00); Richard Uihlein ($7,300.00); D Construction ($5,000.00) |
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-Management PAC | Robert F. Martwick, Chris Balkema, Mark L. Walker | $12,000.00 |
| CAR of Illinois | Robert F. Martwick, Andrew S. Chesney, Mark L. Walker | $11,500.00 |
| Realtor PAC | Donald P. DeWitte, Andrew S. Chesney | $11,000.00 |
| Friends of Ram | Robert F. Martwick, Mark L. Walker | $8,000.00 |
| Realtor Political Action Committee | Robert F. Martwick, Mark L. Walker | $7,500.00 |
| Illinois Hospital Association PAC | Donald P. DeWitte, Robert F. Martwick | $7,200.00 |
| Community BancPac | Robert F. Martwick, Andrew S. Chesney, Chris Balkema | $6,500.00 |
| Ameren Illinois | Donald P. DeWitte, Robert F. Martwick | $5,000.00 |
| Downstate Operators Joint Labor Management PAC | Donald P. DeWitte, Chris Balkema | $5,000.00 |
| SUAAction | Robert F. Martwick, Andrew S. Chesney, Chris Balkema, Mark L. Walker | $4,300.00 |
| SEIU Healthcare IL IN PAC | Robert F. Martwick, Chris Balkema | $4,250.00 |
| IHA Political Action Committee | Chris Balkema, Mark L. Walker | $4,000.00 |
| Accel Entertainment Gaming, LLC | Robert F. Martwick, Andrew S. Chesney | $3,500.00 |
| UPSPAC | Robert F. Martwick, Chris Balkema | $3,500.00 |
| Illinois Bankers PAC | Donald P. DeWitte, Robert F. Martwick | $3,500.00 |
| CHEMPAC | Andrew S. Chesney, Chris Balkema | $3,250.00 |
| Illinois CPAs for Political Action | Robert F. Martwick, Chris Balkema, Mark L. Walker | $2,700.00 |
| Grain & Feed Legislative | Andrew S. Chesney, Chris Balkema | $2,100.00 |
| J & J Ventures Gaming LLC | Robert F. Martwick, Andrew S. Chesney | $2,000.00 |
| CUPAC - Credit Union PAC | Robert F. Martwick, Andrew S. Chesney | $1,700.00 |
| Illinois Policy PAC | Andrew S. Chesney, Chris Balkema | $1,500.00 |
| Ironworkers District Council of Chicago & Vicinity PAC | Robert F. Martwick, Mark L. Walker | $1,500.00 |
| Peoples Gas Light & Coke | Donald P. DeWitte, Robert F. Martwick | $1,000.00 |
| Nicor Gas | Robert F. Martwick, Chris Balkema | $750.00 |
| ISRA Political Victory Fund | Andrew S. Chesney, Chris Balkema | $500.00 |
Top donors across these members
| Donor | Occupation | Employer | Receipts | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Green State Credit Union | — | — | 3 | $391,897.17 |
| I.P.A.C.E. | — | — | 1 | $72,800.00 |
| Steven Chesney | CEO | Tenac Partners LLC | 8 | $31,500.00 |
| Kevin Hoffman | President | G&D Trucking | 2 | $12,500.00 |
| Chicago Land Operators Joint Labor-Management PAC | — | — | 7 | $12,000.00 |
| CAR of Illinois | — | — | 9 | $11,500.00 |
| Realtor PAC | — | — | 5 | $11,000.00 |
| Illinois Laborers' Legislative Committee | — | — | 1 | $10,000.00 |
| Fraternal Order of Police, Chicago Lodge, #7 | — | — | 1 | $10,000.00 |
| Don Harmon for State Central Committeeman | — | — | 1 | $10,000.00 |
| Save Our Local Businesses Illinois PAC | — | — | 1 | $10,000.00 |
| Senate Republican Victory Fund | — | — | 1 | $10,000.00 |
| Friends of Ram | — | — | 3 | $8,000.00 |
| Beverly Chesney | Retired | Retired | 3 | $7,500.00 |
| Realtor Political Action Committee | — | — | 3 | $7,500.00 |
| Richard Uihlein | CEO | Uline | 1 | $7,300.00 |
| Illinois Hospital Association PAC | — | — | 3 | $7,200.00 |
| Laurie Miller | Consultant | M3 Insurance | 6 | $6,500.00 |
| Community BancPac | — | — | 6 | $6,500.00 |
| Forreston Mutual Insurance Company | — | — | 4 | $6,000.00 |
| Ameren | — | — | 5 | $6,000.00 |
| Fox River Valley PAC | — | — | 2 | $6,000.00 |
| Health Care Council of Illinois PAC | — | — | 2 | $5,500.00 |
| Stableford Capital | — | — | 2 | $5,000.00 |
| IL State Medical Society PAC | — | — | 4 | $5,000.00 |
Hearings
This bill has not been scheduled for a committee hearing.
Action History
13 actions recorded. Last action: 2025-06-02 — Rule 3-9(a) / Re-referred toAssignments. Each action's meaning and outcome signal are classified automatically.
All actions (table)
| Date | Chamber | Action | Category | Signal |
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| 2025-01-22 | Senate | Filed with Secretary bySen. Andrew S. Chesney Rule 2-7(b) | Introduction & Filing | — |
| 2025-01-22 | Senate | First Reading Senate Rule 5-1(d)/5-2; House Rule 37(d)/38 | Introduction & Filing | — |
| 2025-01-22 | Senate | Referred toAssignments Senate Rule 3-8(a); House Rule 18(a) | Committee Assignment | — |
| 2025-01-28 | Senate | Assigned toRevenue Senate Rule 3-8(a); House Rule 18(b) | Committee Assignment | — |
| 2025-02-26 | Senate | Added as Co-SponsorSen. Mark L. Walker Senate Rule 5-1(a); House Rule 37(a) | Co-Sponsorship | Mild + |
| 2025-02-26 | Senate | Added as Chief Co-SponsorSen. Robert F. Martwick Senate Rule 5-1(a); House Rule 37(a) | Co-Sponsorship | Mild + |
| 2025-02-27 | Senate | Added as Co-SponsorSen. Donald P. DeWitte Senate Rule 5-1(a); House Rule 37(a) | Co-Sponsorship | Mild + |
| 2025-03-21 | Senate | Rule 2-10 Committee Deadline Established As April 11, 2025 Rule 2-10(a)(3-4) | Deadlines & Re-referrals | — |
| 2025-04-11 | Senate | Rule 2-10 Committee Deadline Established As May 9, 2025 Rule 2-10(a)(3-4) | Deadlines & Re-referrals | — |
| 2025-05-09 | Senate | Rule 2-10 Committee/3rd Reading Deadline Established As May 23, 2025 Rule 2-10(a) | Deadlines & Re-referrals | — |
| 2025-05-23 | Senate | Rule 2-10 Committee/3rd Reading Deadline Established As June 1, 2025 Rule 2-10(a) | Deadlines & Re-referrals | — |
| 2025-05-30 | Senate | Added as Co-SponsorSen. Chris Balkema Senate Rule 5-1(a); House Rule 37(a) | Co-Sponsorship | Mild + |
| 2025-06-02 | Senate | Rule 3-9(a) / Re-referred toAssignments Rule 3-9(a) | Deadlines & Re-referrals | Mild − |