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HB2543

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PROP TX-TAXPAYER EMPOWERMENT

What this bill does

Amends the Property Tax Code. Provides for a non-binding, advisory referendum on the question of whether a taxing district should reduce its aggregate extension by up to 10% from its aggregate extension for the previous taxable year. Provides that the referendum shall be initiated by a petition signed by a number of registered voters of the taxing district that is equal to or greater than 1% but less than 5% of the total number of votes cast in the taxing district in the preceding general election. Provides for a binding referendum on the question of whether a taxing district shall reduce its aggregate extension by up to 10% from its aggregate extension for the previous taxable year. Provides that the referendum shall be initiated by a petition signed by a number of registered voters of a taxing district that is equal to or greater than 5% of the total number of votes cast in the taxing district in the preceding general election. Preempts the power of home rule units to tax. Effective immediately.

Sponsor: Joe C. Sosnowski Chamber: House Introduced: 2025-02-04

Stuck

P(Advance)

13.0%

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

0.7%

Low P(law) at intro — sponsor & topic only; no progress or delay.

Confidence: 87%

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Pipeline Progress

Current stage: In Committee · Last action 164 days ago · STAGNANT

How does a bill become law in Illinois?

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.
Committee Work — Hearings
The bill goes to the appropriate committee, which holds hearings to gather expert opinions and determine the need for the legislation.
Committee Work — Markup, Amendments, Report
The committee may make amendments to the bill. If approved, a committee report endorsing the bill is issued.
Floor Debate
The bill is debated and can be further amended. The debate transcripts are accessible online for public viewing.
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.
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.

Hearings

This bill has not been scheduled for a committee hearing.

Action History

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

2025-02-04 Introduction & Filing

Filed with the Clerk byRep. Joe C. Sosnowski House Rule 6(b)

Bill officially submitted to the House Clerk during the session.

2025-02-04 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.

2025-02-04 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.

2025-03-18 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.

2025-10-27 Co-Sponsorship Mild +

Added Co-SponsorRep. Jackie Haas Senate Rule 5-1(a); House Rule 37(a)