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HB1496

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PROP TX-LIMIT ASSESSMENTS

What this bill does

Amends the Property Tax Code. Provides that, beginning with the 2026 assessment year, the valuation of property in any general assessment year may not exceed (i) 101% of the value of the property in the previous tax year if the property is residential or (ii) 102% of the value of the property in the previous tax year if the property is not residential. Provides that the limitation does not apply if the increase in value is due to an addition, modification, or improvement to the property or if there has been a change in ownership of the property during the previous tax year. Preempts the power of home rule units to tax.

Sponsor: Brad Halbrook Chamber: House Introduced: 2025-01-21
Stuck
P(Advance)
3.1%
Chance it ever reaches a milestone (committee, floor, etc.). Not “next step.”
P(Law)
0.0%
Chance it becomes law given where it is now (stage, momentum).
Forecast
1.8%
Low P(law) at intro — sponsor & topic only; no progress or delay.
Confidence: 97%

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Pipeline Progress

Current stage: In Committee · Last action 348 days ago · STAGNANT

How does a bill become law in Illinois?
  1. 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.

  2. Committee Work — Hearings

    The bill goes to the appropriate committee, which holds hearings to gather expert opinions and determine the need for the legislation.

  3. Committee Work — Markup, Amendments, Report

    The committee may make amendments to the bill. If approved, a committee report endorsing the bill is issued.

  4. Floor Debate

    The bill is debated and can be further amended. The debate transcripts are accessible online for public viewing.

  5. 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.

  6. 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.

$1,637,542.33 Across sponsors / voters
15 Members with trails
25 Overlapping donors

Sponsor and voter funding

Member Role Receipts Total received Top donors
Brad Halbrook Chief sponsor 16 $11,842.45 Realtor PAC ($2,500.00); Candidate Mom ($2,000.00); CHEMPAC ($1,000.00)
Martin McLaughlin Sponsor 86 $216,662.28 Martin J McLaughlin ($100,001.00); House Republican Committee ($17,450.00); Realtor Political Action Committee ($12,500.00)
Blaine Wilhour Sponsor 2 $1,500.00 Fraternal Order of Police Lodge 7 ($1,000.00); Illinois Policy PAC ($500.00)
Michael J. Coffey, Jr. Sponsor 334 $263,315.72 Realtor PAC ($9,000.00); IL Manufactured Housing Assn. PAC ($8,541.02); J & J Ventures Gaming LLC ($8,000.00)
Adam M. Niemerg Sponsor 40 $25,000.00 Keyes Manufacturing Co. Inc ($3,000.00); Illinois Bankers PAC ($2,500.00); Ameren ($2,000.00)
David Friess Sponsor 37 $21,800.00 Sports Betting Alliance ($2,500.00); E.T. Simonds Construction Co ($2,500.00); Ameren PAC ($2,000.00)
Chris Miller Sponsor 10 $9,450.00 Fred Helmuth ($2,500.00); Larry Weis ($2,000.00); Illinois Soybean Association ($1,000.00)
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)
Travis Weaver Sponsor 173 $515,370.05 Fortress Bank ($294,651.55); Caterpillar INC PAC ($36,000.00); Realtor PAC ($12,500.00)
John M. Cabello Sponsor 109 $155,357.32 Realtor PAC ($17,000.00); Hennig Inc ($14,600.00); Associated Beer Distributors of Illinois PAC ($12,500.00)
Bradley Fritts Sponsor 129 $88,479.62 Realtor Political Action Committee ($7,500.00); Mary Fritts ($6,250.00); Good Govt. Council (Illinois Asphalt Pavement Association) ($5,000.00)
Nicole La Ha Sponsor 0 $0.00 —
Amy L. Grant Sponsor 0 $0.00 —
Dennis Tipsword Sponsor 35 $32,200.00 Smith MJ Properties LLC ($5,000.00); Parsons Company Inc ($5,000.00); Sharon McCully ($2,000.00)
Kevin Schmidt Sponsor 141 $181,200.07 IPACE ($50,000.00); Illinois Republican Party ($24,159.86); Chicago Land Operators Joint Labor -Management ($8,500.00)

Overlapping donors

Donors who gave to more than one sponsor or voter on this bill. Still not earmarked to the bill.

Donor Members Total
Realtor PAC Brad Halbrook, John M. Cabello, Travis Weaver, Michael J. Coffey, Jr., Brandun Schweizer $43,000.00
Illinois Republican Party Kevin Schmidt, Brandun Schweizer $37,714.12
Realtor Political Action Committee Martin McLaughlin, Bradley Fritts, Kevin Schmidt $27,000.00
Sports Betting Alliance David Friess, Bradley Fritts, John M. Cabello, Kevin Schmidt, Michael J. Coffey, Jr., Brandun Schweizer $20,000.00
Ameren Illinois David Friess, Bradley Fritts, John M. Cabello, Travis Weaver, Brandun Schweizer $18,000.00
J & J Ventures Gaming LLC Bradley Fritts, Michael J. Coffey, Jr., Brandun Schweizer $12,000.00
Accel Entertainment Gaming LLC Bradley Fritts, John M. Cabello, Travis Weaver, Michael J. Coffey, Jr., Brandun Schweizer $11,500.00
Ameren Adam M. Niemerg, Kevin Schmidt $10,000.00
Brad Stephens for State Representative Martin McLaughlin, Kevin Schmidt, Michael J. Coffey, Jr. $9,500.00
CAR of Illinois Kevin Schmidt, Michael J. Coffey, Jr., Brandun Schweizer $8,500.00
Chicago Land Operators Joint Labor-Mgmt PAC David Friess, Michael J. Coffey, Jr. $6,500.00
ABDI-PAC Bradley Fritts, Michael J. Coffey, Jr. $6,500.00
IL State Medical Society PAC David Friess, John M. Cabello, Michael J. Coffey, Jr., Brandun Schweizer $6,500.00
IHA PAC Bradley Fritts, Travis Weaver, Michael J. Coffey, Jr., Brandun Schweizer $6,500.00
Chicago J. Dineen Lodge 7 PAC Kevin Schmidt, Brandun Schweizer $6,000.00
PCI Gaming Authority Bradley Fritts, Michael J. Coffey, Jr. $5,500.00
Community BancPac Adam M. Niemerg, Bradley Fritts, Travis Weaver, Kevin Schmidt $5,500.00
Illinois Policy PAC Brad Halbrook, Chris Miller, Blaine Wilhour, Martin McLaughlin, Adam M. Niemerg, David Friess, Travis Weaver $5,000.00
Ameren Illinois PAC Travis Weaver, Michael J. Coffey, Jr. $5,000.00
Car of Illinois Chris Miller, Adam M. Niemerg, David Friess, Bradley Fritts, Travis Weaver $5,000.00
TRK-PAC Martin McLaughlin, Travis Weaver $4,750.00
Citizens for Sanalitro Martin McLaughlin, Bradley Fritts $4,185.22
IHA Political Action Committee John M. Cabello, Dennis Tipsword $4,000.00
CHEMPAC Brad Halbrook, Travis Weaver, Michael J. Coffey, Jr., Brandun Schweizer $3,750.00
NRG Energy Brad Halbrook, Travis Weaver, Michael J. Coffey, Jr. $3,500.00

Top donors across these members

Donor Occupation Employer Receipts Total
Fortress Bank — — 4 $294,651.55
Martin J McLaughlin Investment management Self 1 $100,001.00
IPACE — — 3 $50,000.00
Realtor PAC — — 15 $43,000.00
Illinois Republican Party — — 4 $37,714.12
Caterpillar INC PAC — — 3 $36,000.00
Realtor Political Action Committee — — 11 $27,000.00
Sports Betting Alliance — — 6 $20,000.00
Ameren Illinois — — 13 $18,000.00
House Republican Committee — — 1 $17,450.00
Hennig Inc — — 1 $14,600.00
House Republican Org — — 6 $13,610.16
Associated Beer Distributors of Illinois PAC — — 3 $12,500.00
J & J Ventures Gaming LLC — — 7 $12,000.00
Accel Entertainment Gaming LLC — — 9 $11,500.00
Thomas Roeser Retired Retired 1 $10,000.00
Bette Roeser Retired Retired 1 $10,000.00
Ameren — — 8 $10,000.00
Brad Stephens for State Representative — — 6 $9,500.00
IL Manufactured Housing Assn. PAC — — 5 $8,541.02
CAR of Illinois — — 9 $8,500.00
illinois chiropractic society — — 5 $8,500.00
Chicago Land Operators Joint Labor -Management — — 6 $8,500.00
Mike J. Miller Jeweler M J Miller & Company 2 $8,000.00
Marquis Energy - LLC — — 1 $8,000.00

Hearings

This bill has not been scheduled for a committee hearing.

Witness slips

5 slips filed. Proponent / opponent / no position as filed with the committee.

Name Organization Representing Position Hearing committee Hearing date
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 2025-03-06
John Coultas Illinois Municipal League Illinois Municipal League Opponent Revenue & Finance 2025-02-27

Action History

21 actions recorded. Last action: 2025-10-27 — Added Co-SponsorRep. Kevin Schmidt. Each action's meaning and outcome signal are classified automatically.

2025-01-21 Introduction & Filing
Filed with the Clerk byRep. Brad Halbrook House Rule 6(b)
Bill officially submitted to the House Clerk during the session.
2025-01-28 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.
2025-01-28 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.
2025-02-05 Co-Sponsorship Mild +
Added Co-SponsorRep. Michael J. Coffey, Jr. Senate Rule 5-1(a); House Rule 37(a)
A legislator adds their name as co-sponsor, signaling public support for the bill.
2025-02-18 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.
2025-02-20 Co-Sponsorship Mild +
Added Co-SponsorRep. Adam M. Niemerg Senate Rule 5-1(a); House Rule 37(a)
A legislator adds their name as co-sponsor, signaling public support for the bill.
2025-02-20 Co-Sponsorship Mild +
Added Co-SponsorRep. David Friess Senate Rule 5-1(a); House Rule 37(a)
A legislator adds their name as co-sponsor, signaling public support for the bill.
2025-02-20 Co-Sponsorship Mild +
Added Co-SponsorRep. Chris Miller Senate Rule 5-1(a); House Rule 37(a)
A legislator adds their name as co-sponsor, signaling public support for the bill.
2025-02-25 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.
2025-02-27 Co-Sponsorship Mild +
Added Co-SponsorRep. Travis Weaver Senate Rule 5-1(a); House Rule 37(a)
A legislator adds their name as co-sponsor, signaling public support for the bill.
2025-02-27 Co-Sponsorship Mild +
Added Co-SponsorRep. John M. Cabello Senate Rule 5-1(a); House Rule 37(a)
A legislator adds their name as co-sponsor, signaling public support for the bill.
2025-02-27 Co-Sponsorship Mild +
Added Co-SponsorRep. Bradley Fritts Senate Rule 5-1(a); House Rule 37(a)
A legislator adds their name as co-sponsor, signaling public support for the bill.
2025-02-27 Co-Sponsorship Mild +
Added Co-SponsorRep. Nicole La Ha Senate Rule 5-1(a); House Rule 37(a)
A legislator adds their name as co-sponsor, signaling public support for the bill.
2025-02-27 Co-Sponsorship Mild +
Added Chief Co-SponsorRep. Martin McLaughlin Senate Rule 5-1(a); House Rule 37(a)
Chief co-sponsor added.
2025-02-27 Co-Sponsorship Mild +
Added Chief Co-SponsorRep. Blaine Wilhour Senate Rule 5-1(a); House Rule 37(a)
Chief co-sponsor added.
2025-02-27 Other
Chief Co-Sponsor Changed toRep. Blaine Wilhour
Uncategorized action.
2025-03-03 Co-Sponsorship Mild +
Added Co-SponsorRep. Amy L. Grant Senate Rule 5-1(a); House Rule 37(a)
A legislator adds their name as co-sponsor, signaling public support for the bill.
2025-03-03 Committee Assignment
ToTax Policy: Other Taxes Subcommittee Rule 3-3(b)
Referred to a subcommittee for more focused review (e.g., 'To Tax Policy: Other Taxes Subcommittee').
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.
2025-07-07 Co-Sponsorship Mild +
Added Co-SponsorRep. Dennis Tipsword Senate Rule 5-1(a); House Rule 37(a)
A legislator adds their name as co-sponsor, signaling public support for the bill.
2025-10-27 Co-Sponsorship Mild +
Added Co-SponsorRep. Kevin Schmidt 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
2025-01-21 House Filed with the Clerk byRep. Brad Halbrook House Rule 6(b) Introduction & Filing —
2025-01-28 House First Reading Senate Rule 5-1(d)/5-2; House Rule 37(d)/38 Introduction & Filing —
2025-01-28 House Referred toRules Committee Senate Rule 3-8(a); House Rule 18(a) Committee Assignment —
2025-02-05 House Added Co-SponsorRep. Michael J. Coffey, Jr. Senate Rule 5-1(a); House Rule 37(a) Co-Sponsorship Mild +
2025-02-18 House Assigned toRevenue & Finance Committee Senate Rule 3-8(a); House Rule 18(b) Committee Assignment —
2025-02-20 House Added Co-SponsorRep. Adam M. Niemerg Senate Rule 5-1(a); House Rule 37(a) Co-Sponsorship Mild +
2025-02-20 House Added Co-SponsorRep. David Friess Senate Rule 5-1(a); House Rule 37(a) Co-Sponsorship Mild +
2025-02-20 House Added Co-SponsorRep. Chris Miller Senate Rule 5-1(a); House Rule 37(a) Co-Sponsorship Mild +
2025-02-25 House Added Co-SponsorRep. Brandun Schweizer Senate Rule 5-1(a); House Rule 37(a) Co-Sponsorship Mild +
2025-02-27 House Added Co-SponsorRep. Travis Weaver Senate Rule 5-1(a); House Rule 37(a) Co-Sponsorship Mild +
2025-02-27 House Added Co-SponsorRep. John M. Cabello Senate Rule 5-1(a); House Rule 37(a) Co-Sponsorship Mild +
2025-02-27 House Added Co-SponsorRep. Bradley Fritts Senate Rule 5-1(a); House Rule 37(a) Co-Sponsorship Mild +
2025-02-27 House Added Co-SponsorRep. Nicole La Ha Senate Rule 5-1(a); House Rule 37(a) Co-Sponsorship Mild +
2025-02-27 House Added Chief Co-SponsorRep. Martin McLaughlin Senate Rule 5-1(a); House Rule 37(a) Co-Sponsorship Mild +
2025-02-27 House Added Chief Co-SponsorRep. Blaine Wilhour Senate Rule 5-1(a); House Rule 37(a) Co-Sponsorship Mild +
2025-02-27 House Chief Co-Sponsor Changed toRep. Blaine Wilhour Other —
2025-03-03 House Added Co-SponsorRep. Amy L. Grant Senate Rule 5-1(a); House Rule 37(a) Co-Sponsorship Mild +
2025-03-03 House ToTax Policy: Other Taxes Subcommittee Rule 3-3(b) Committee Assignment —
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 −
2025-07-07 House Added Co-SponsorRep. Dennis Tipsword Senate Rule 5-1(a); House Rule 37(a) Co-Sponsorship Mild +
2025-10-27 House Added Co-SponsorRep. Kevin Schmidt Senate Rule 5-1(a); House Rule 37(a) Co-Sponsorship Mild +