PROP TX-ACCESSIBILITY Senate SponsorsSen. Terry Link, David Koehler, Julie A. Morrison, Michael Noland, Pat McGuire, Antonio Muņoz-Napoleon Harris, III-Michael E. Hastings and Thomas Cullerton House Sponsors(Rep. Deb Conroy-Rita Mayfield-Silvana Tabares-Stephanie A. Kifowit-La Shawn K. Ford, Jack D. Franks, Sue Scherer, Laura Fine, Frances Ann Hurley, Martin J. Moylan, Sam Yingling, Kathleen Willis, Katherine Cloonen, Jerry Costello, II, John Bradley, Brandon W. Phelps, Daniel V. Beiser, Jay Hoffman, Michelle Mussman, Carol Sente, Litesa E. Wallace, Esther Golar, Gregory Harris, Anna Moeller, Eddie Lee Jackson, Sr., Natalie A. Manley, Fred Crespo, Linda Chapa LaVia, Emily McAsey, Emanuel Chris Welch, Camille Y. Lilly and Patricia R. Bellock) 8/17/2015SenatePublic Act . . . . . . . . . 99-0375 35 ILCS 200/10-23 newAmends the Property Tax Code. Provides that accessibility improvements made to residential property shall not increase the assessed valuation of the property. Provides that the term "accessibility improvement" means a modification or addition to residential property that is designed to make the property more accessible to a disabled person, including, but not limited to, the installation of ramps, lifts, or fixtures or the removal of architectural barriers on the property. Effective immediately.House Floor Amendment No. 4 Adds reference to:35 ILCS 200/15-169Replaces everything after the enacting clause. Reinserts the provisions of the engrossed bill with changes. Provides that the term "accessibility improvement" means a home modification listed under the Home Services Program administered by the Department of Human Services, including, but not limited to the installation of ramps and grab-bars, widening door-ways, and other changes to enhance the independence of a disabled or elderly individual (in the engrossed bill, "accessibility improvement" is defined as a modification or addition to residential property that is designed to make the property more accessible to a disabled person, including, but not limited to, the installation of ramps, lifts, or fixtures, or the removal of architectural barriers on the property). Limits the period of time during which accessibility improvements will not increase the assessed valuation of property to 7 years after the improvements are completed. Further amends the Property Tax Code. In a Section concerning the disabled veterans standard homestead exemption, provides that, for taxable years 2015 and thereafter: (i) if the veteran has a service connected disability of 30% or more but less than 50%, the annual exemption is $2,500; (ii) if the veteran has a service connected disability of 50% or more but less than 70%, the annual exemption is $5,000; and (iii) if the veteran has a service connected disability of 70% or more, then the property is exempt from taxation. Effective immediately. 1/28/2015SenateFiled with Secretary by Sen. Terry Link 1/28/2015SenateFirst Reading 1/28/2015SenateReferred to Assignments 2/11/2015SenateAssigned to Revenue 3/5/2015SenateDo Pass Revenue; 009-000-000 3/5/2015SenatePlaced on Calendar Order of 2nd Reading March 10, 2015 3/10/2015SenateSecond Reading 3/10/2015SenatePlaced on Calendar Order of 3rd Reading March 11, 2015 3/26/2015SenateAdded as Co-Sponsor Sen. David Koehler 3/26/2015SenateThird Reading - Passed; 055-000-000 3/27/2015HouseArrived in House 3/27/2015HouseChief House Sponsor Rep. Deb Conroy 4/14/2015HouseFirst Reading 4/14/2015HouseReferred to Rules Committee 4/20/2015HouseAssigned to Revenue & Finance Committee 4/20/2015HouseHouse Committee Amendment No. 1 Filed with Clerk by Rep. Deb Conroy 4/20/2015HouseHouse Committee Amendment No. 1 Referred to Rules Committee 4/20/2015HouseAdded Alternate Chief Co-Sponsor Rep. Rita Mayfield 4/23/2015SenateAdded as Co-Sponsor Sen. Julie A. Morrison 5/6/2015HouseAdded Alternate Chief Co-Sponsor Rep. Silvana Tabares 5/6/2015HouseAdded Alternate Chief Co-Sponsor Rep. Stephanie A. Kifowit 5/8/2015HouseCommittee Deadline Extended-Rule 9(b) May 15, 2015 5/13/2015HouseHouse Committee Amendment No. 2 Filed with Clerk by Rep. Deb Conroy 5/13/2015HouseHouse Committee Amendment No. 2 Referred to Rules Committee 5/14/2015HouseHouse Committee Amendment No. 1 Rules Refers to Revenue & Finance Committee 5/15/2015HouseFinal Action Deadline Extended-9(b) May 22, 2015 5/18/2015HouseHouse Committee Amendment No. 2 Rules Refers to Revenue & Finance Committee 5/18/2015HouseHouse Committee Amendment No. 3 Filed with Clerk by Rep. Deb Conroy 5/18/2015HouseHouse Committee Amendment No. 3 Referred to Rules Committee 5/19/2015HouseHouse Committee Amendment No. 3 Rules Refers to Revenue & Finance Committee 5/20/2015HouseDo Pass / Short Debate Revenue & Finance Committee; 009-000-000 5/20/2015HouseHouse Committee Amendment No. 1 Tabled Pursuant to Rule 40 5/20/2015HouseHouse Committee Amendment No. 2 Tabled Pursuant to Rule 40 5/20/2015HouseHouse Committee Amendment No. 3 Tabled Pursuant to Rule 40 5/20/2015HousePlaced on Calendar 2nd Reading - Short Debate 5/20/2015HouseAdded Alternate Co-Sponsor Rep. Jack D. Franks 5/20/2015HouseHouse Floor Amendment No. 4 Filed with Clerk by Rep. Deb Conroy 5/20/2015HouseHouse Floor Amendment No. 4 Referred to Rules Committee 5/21/2015HouseHouse Floor Amendment No. 4 Recommends Be Adopted Rules Committee; 003-001-000 5/22/2015HouseSecond Reading - Short Debate 5/22/2015HouseHouse Floor Amendment No. 4 Adopted 5/22/2015HousePlaced on Calendar Order of 3rd Reading - Short Debate 5/22/2015HouseAdded Alternate Co-Sponsor Rep. Sue Scherer 5/22/2015HouseAdded Alternate Co-Sponsor Rep. Laura Fine 5/22/2015HouseAdded Alternate Co-Sponsor Rep. Frances Ann Hurley 5/22/2015HouseAdded Alternate Co-Sponsor Rep. Martin J. Moylan 5/22/2015HouseAdded Alternate Co-Sponsor Rep. Sam Yingling 5/22/2015HouseAdded Alternate Co-Sponsor Rep. Kathleen Willis 5/22/2015HouseFinal Action Deadline Extended-9(b) May 31, 2015 5/22/2015HouseAdded Alternate Co-Sponsor Rep. Katherine Cloonen 5/25/2015HouseThird Reading - Short Debate - Passed 106-000-000 5/25/2015HouseAdded Alternate Chief Co-Sponsor Rep. La Shawn K. Ford 5/25/2015HouseAdded Alternate Co-Sponsor Rep. Jerry Costello, II 5/25/2015HouseAdded Alternate Co-Sponsor Rep. John Bradley 5/25/2015HouseAdded Alternate Co-Sponsor Rep. Brandon W. Phelps 5/25/2015HouseAdded Alternate Co-Sponsor Rep. Daniel V. Beiser 5/25/2015HouseAdded Alternate Co-Sponsor Rep. Jay Hoffman 5/25/2015HouseAdded Alternate Co-Sponsor Rep. Michelle Mussman 5/25/2015HouseAdded Alternate Co-Sponsor Rep. Carol Sente 5/25/2015HouseAdded Alternate Co-Sponsor Rep. Litesa E. Wallace 5/25/2015HouseAdded Alternate Co-Sponsor Rep. Esther Golar 5/25/2015HouseAdded Alternate Co-Sponsor Rep. Gregory Harris 5/25/2015HouseAdded Alternate Co-Sponsor Rep. Anna Moeller 5/25/2015HouseAdded Alternate Co-Sponsor Rep. Eddie Lee Jackson, Sr. 5/25/2015HouseAdded Alternate Co-Sponsor Rep. Natalie A. Manley 5/25/2015HouseAdded Alternate Co-Sponsor Rep. Fred Crespo 5/25/2015HouseAdded Alternate Co-Sponsor Rep. Linda Chapa LaVia 5/25/2015HouseAdded Alternate Co-Sponsor Rep. Emily McAsey 5/25/2015HouseAdded Alternate Co-Sponsor Rep. Emanuel Chris Welch 5/25/2015HouseAdded Alternate Co-Sponsor Rep. Camille Y. Lilly 5/25/2015HouseAdded Alternate Co-Sponsor Rep. Patricia R. Bellock 5/25/2015SenateSecretary's Desk - Concurrence House Amendment(s) 4 5/25/2015SenatePlaced on Calendar Order of Concurrence House Amendment(s) 4 - May 26, 2015 5/26/2015SenateHouse Floor Amendment No. 4 Motion to Concur Filed with Secretary Sen. Terry Link 5/26/2015SenateHouse Floor Amendment No. 4 Motion to Concur Referred to Assignments 5/26/2015SenateAdded as Co-Sponsor Sen. Michael Noland 5/28/2015SenateHouse Floor Amendment No. 4 Motion to Concur Assignments Referred to Revenue 5/29/2015SenateHouse Floor Amendment No. 4 Motion To Concur Recommended Do Adopt Revenue; 010-000-000 5/30/2015SenateAdded as Co-Sponsor Sen. Pat McGuire 5/30/2015SenateAdded as Co-Sponsor Sen. Antonio Muņoz 5/31/2015SenateHouse Floor Amendment No. 4 Senate Concurs 059-000-000 5/31/2015SenateAdded as Chief Co-Sponsor Sen. Napoleon Harris, III 5/31/2015SenateAdded as Chief Co-Sponsor Sen. Michael E. Hastings 5/31/2015SenateAdded as Co-Sponsor Sen. Thomas Cullerton 5/31/2015SenateSenate Concurs 059-000-000 5/31/2015SenatePassed Both Houses 6/29/2015SenateSent to the Governor 8/17/2015SenateGovernor Approved 8/17/2015SenateEffective Date August 17, 2015 8/17/2015SenatePublic Act . . . . . . . . . 99-0375