HB1497
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What this bill does
Amends the Property Tax Extension Limitation Law in the Property Tax Code. Provides that, for levy years 2026 through 2030, the term "taxing district" includes each home rule taxing district. Provides that, for levy years 2026 through 2030, the extension limitation is 0% or the rate of increase approved by the voters. Contains provisions setting forth the aggregate extension for taxing districts that became subject to the Property Tax Extension Limitation Law as a result of the amendatory Act. Sets forth powers and duties of the Department of Revenue. Limits the power of home rule units to tax. 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: 97%
Calculating prediction drivers...
Pipeline Progress
Current stage: In Committee · Last action 369 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
Brad Halbrook
Low Influence (#164)
Public Engagement
68 witness slips filed
2 proponents / 66 opponents
24 organizations
Hearings
This bill has not been scheduled for a committee hearing.
Witness slips
68 slips filed. Proponent / opponent / no position as filed with the committee.
| Name | Organization | Representing | Position | Hearing committee | Hearing date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| David Cole | Cole Farms | Proponent | Tax Policy: Other Taxes Subcommitte | 2025-03-11 | |
| Curt Barrett | Village of Winfield | Village of Winfield | Proponent | Revenue & Finance | 2025-03-11 |
| Al Stonitsch | Village of Woodridge | Village of Woodridge | Opponent | Revenue & Finance | 2025-03-20 |
| Curtis John | Barrett | Village of Winfield | Opponent | Revenue & Finance | 2025-03-20 |
| David Brummel | City of Warrenville | Opponent | Revenue & Finance | 2025-03-20 | |
| Doug Krieger | City of Naperville | City of Naperville | Opponent | Revenue & Finance | 2025-03-20 |
| John Coultas | Illinois Municipal League | Illinois Municipal League | Opponent | Revenue & Finance | 2025-03-20 |
| Laurence Herman | Village of Oak Brook | Village of Oak Brook | Opponent | Revenue & Finance | 2025-03-20 |
| Patricia Mielcarski | Village of Westmont | Westmont | Opponent | Revenue & Finance | 2025-03-20 |
| Scott Levin | City of Elmhurst | City of Elmhurst | Opponent | Revenue & Finance | 2025-03-20 |
| Suzette Quintell | DuPage Mayors and Managers Conference | DuPage Mayors and Managers Conference | Opponent | Revenue & Finance | 2025-03-20 |
| Al Stonitsch | Village of Woodridge | Village of Woodridge | Opponent | Revenue & Finance | 2025-03-20 |
| Curtis John | Barrett | Village of Winfield | Opponent | Revenue & Finance | 2025-03-20 |
| Doug Krieger | City of Naperville | City of Naperville | Opponent | Revenue & Finance | 2025-03-20 |
| Laurence Herman | Village of Oak Brook | Village of Oak Brook | Opponent | Revenue & Finance | 2025-03-20 |
| Marc Poulos | Local 150 Operating Engineers | Local 150 Operating Engineers | Opponent | Revenue & Finance | 2025-03-20 |
| Nekya Hall | Illinois State Association of Counties | Illinois State Association of Counties (ISACo) | Opponent | Revenue & Finance | 2025-03-20 |
| Patricia Mielcarski | Village of Westmont | Westmont | Opponent | Revenue & Finance | 2025-03-20 |
| Sarah Doerr | Illinois Municipal League | Illinois Municipal League | Opponent | Revenue & Finance | 2025-03-20 |
| Scott Levin | City of Elmhurst | City of Elmhurst | Opponent | Revenue & Finance | 2025-03-20 |
| Suzette Quintell | DuPage Mayors and Managers Conference | DuPage Mayors and Managers Conference | Opponent | Revenue & Finance | 2025-03-20 |
| Gary Grasso | Village of Burr Ridge | Opponent | Revenue & Finance | 2025-03-13 | |
| Patricia Mielcarski | Village of Westmont | Westmont | Opponent | Revenue & Finance | 2025-03-13 |
| Richard Veenstra | Village of Addison | Residents of Addison | Opponent | Revenue & Finance | 2025-03-13 |
| Scott Levin | City of Elmhurst | City of Elmhurst | Opponent | Revenue & Finance | 2025-03-13 |
| Suzette Quintell | DuPage Mayors and Managers Conference | DuPage Mayors and Managers Conference | Opponent | Revenue & Finance | 2025-03-13 |
| Nekya Hall | Illinois State Association of Counties | Illinois State Association of Counties (ISACo) | Opponent | Tax Policy: Other Taxes Subcommitte | 2025-03-11 |
| Doug Krieger | City of Naperville | City of Naperville | Opponent | Revenue & Finance | 2025-03-11 |
| Frank Trilla | Village of Willowbrook | Residents of Willowbrook | Opponent | Revenue & Finance | 2025-03-11 |
| Gary Grasso | Village of Burr Ridge | Opponent | Revenue & Finance | 2025-03-11 | |
| John Coultas | Illinois Municipal League | Illinois Municipal League | Opponent | Revenue & Finance | 2025-03-11 |
| Marc Poulos | Local 150 Operating Engineers | Local 150 Operating Engineers | Opponent | Revenue & Finance | 2025-03-11 |
| Patricia Mielcarski | Village of Westmont | Westmont | Opponent | Revenue & Finance | 2025-03-11 |
| Richard Veenstra | Village of Addison | Residents of Addison | Opponent | Revenue & Finance | 2025-03-11 |
| Scott Levin | City of Elmhurst | City of Elmhurst | Opponent | Revenue & Finance | 2025-03-11 |
| Suzette Quintell | DuPage Mayors and Managers Conference | DuPage Mayors and Managers Conference | Opponent | Revenue & Finance | 2025-03-11 |
| Al Stonitsch | Village of Woodridge | Village of Woodridge | Opponent | Revenue & Finance | 2025-03-06 |
| Carl Sorgatz | Village Of Winfield | Village of Winfield | Opponent | Revenue & Finance | 2025-03-06 |
| David Brummel | City of Warrenville | Opponent | Revenue & Finance | 2025-03-06 | |
| Doug Krieger | City of Naperville | City of Naperville | Opponent | Revenue & Finance | 2025-03-06 |
| Frank Trilla | Village of Willowbrook | Opponent | Revenue & Finance | 2025-03-06 | |
| Gary Grasso | Village of Burr Ridge | Opponent | Revenue & Finance | 2025-03-06 | |
| John Coultas | Illinois Municipal League | Illinois Municipal League | Opponent | Revenue & Finance | 2025-03-06 |
| Joseph Marchese | City of Darien | City of Darien | Opponent | Revenue & Finance | 2025-03-06 |
| Marc Poulos | Local 150 Operating Engineers | Local 150 Operating Engineers | Opponent | Revenue & Finance | 2025-03-06 |
| Patricia Mielcarski | Village of Westmont | Westmont | Opponent | Revenue & Finance | 2025-03-06 |
| Richard Veenstra | Village of Addison | Residents of Addison | Opponent | Revenue & Finance | 2025-03-06 |
| Suzette Quintell | DuPage Mayors and Managers Conference | DuPage Mayors and Managers Conference | Opponent | Revenue & Finance | 2025-03-06 |
| Tom Hundley | Village of Addison | Village of Addison | Opponent | Revenue & Finance | 2025-03-06 |
| Alex Voigt | City of Aurora | City of Aurora | Opponent | Revenue & Finance | 2025-02-27 |
| Andie Trucco | Village of Woodridge | Village of Woodridge | Opponent | Revenue & Finance | 2025-02-27 |
| Curt Barrett | Village of Winfield | Village of Winfield | Opponent | Revenue & Finance | 2025-02-27 |
| David L Brummel | City of Warrenville | City of Warrenville | Opponent | Revenue & Finance | 2025-02-27 |
| Gary Grasso | Village of Burr Ridge | Opponent | Revenue & Finance | 2025-02-27 | |
| Hugh OHara | Will County Governmental League | Will County Governmental League | Opponent | Revenue & Finance | 2025-02-27 |
| James Grabowski | City of Elmhurst | The 46,139 residents of Elmhurst | Opponent | Revenue & Finance | 2025-02-27 |
| Jeff Pruyn | Village of Itasca | Village of Itasca | Opponent | Revenue & Finance | 2025-02-27 |
| John Coultas | Illinois Municipal League | Illinois Municipal League | Opponent | Revenue & Finance | 2025-02-27 |
| Kristi DeLaurentiis | South Suburban Mayors and Managers Association | South Suburban Mayors and Managers Association | Opponent | Revenue & Finance | 2025-02-27 |
| Laurence Herman | Village of Oak Brook | Village of Oak Brook | Opponent | Revenue & Finance | 2025-02-27 |
| Marc Poulos | Local 150 Operating Engineers | Local 150 Operating Engineers | Opponent | Revenue & Finance | 2025-02-27 |
| Maura Freeman | Illinois Association of Park Districts | Illinois Association of Park Districts | Opponent | Revenue & Finance | 2025-02-27 |
| Michael Guttman | City of West Chicago | City of West Chicago | Opponent | Revenue & Finance | 2025-02-27 |
| Peter March | Village of Peotone | Village of Peotone | Opponent | Revenue & Finance | 2025-02-27 |
| Richard Veenstra | Village of Addison | Residents of Addison | Opponent | Revenue & Finance | 2025-02-27 |
| Stephen May | Village of Westmont | .Village of Westmont | Opponent | Revenue & Finance | 2025-02-27 |
| Suzette Quintell | DuPage Mayors and Managers Conference | DuPage Mayors and Managers Conference | Opponent | Revenue & Finance | 2025-02-27 |
| THOMAS HUNDLEY | Village of Addison | Village of Addison | Opponent | Revenue & Finance | 2025-02-27 |
Action History
19 actions recorded. Last action: 2025-07-07 — Added Co-SponsorRep. Dennis Tipsword. 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.
2025-02-18
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.
2025-02-18
Co-Sponsorship
Mild +
Added Co-SponsorRep. Dan Ugaste 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.
2025-02-27
Co-Sponsorship
Mild +
Added Co-SponsorRep. Christopher "C.D." Davidsmeyer 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.
2025-03-03
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.
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 | — |
| 2025-02-18 | House | Added Co-SponsorRep. Amy L. Grant Senate Rule 5-1(a); House Rule 37(a) | Co-Sponsorship | Mild + |
| 2025-02-18 | House | Added Co-SponsorRep. Dan Ugaste 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 + |
| 2025-02-27 | House | Added Co-SponsorRep. Christopher "C.D." Davidsmeyer 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 + |
| 2025-03-03 | 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 + |