House Sponsors: CROSS. Short description: PROP TX-65-GOVT AIDS-EXEMPT Synopsis of Bill as introduced: Amends the Property Tax Code. Creates the senior citizen government volunteer homestead exemption. Provides that a taxing district may grant for its tax levy an annual exemption from the value of real property of a person 65 years of age or older who (i) occupies the property as a residence, (ii) is liable for paying real estate taxes on the property, (iii) is an owner of record of the property or has a legal or equitable interest in the property as evidenced by a written instrument, (iv) is retired from full-time employment, and (v) makes a certified contribution of volunteer services during the previous taxable year to a taxing district. Defines "qualified contribution" and "volunteer services". Provides that the chief county assessment officer must determine the eligibility of the property to receive the exemption by application, visual inspection, questionnaire, or other reasonable methods. Makes corresponding changes to cross-references in the provisions concerning certification and certificates of error. Amends the Economic Development Area Tax Increment Allocation Act, County Economic Development Project Area Property Tax Allocation Act, County Economic Development Project Area Tax Increment Allocation Act of 1991, and the Economic Development Project Area Tax Increment Allocation Act of 1995. Amends the Tax Increment Allocation Redevelopment Act and Industrial Jobs Recovery Law of the Illinois Municipal Code. Deducts the exemption from assessed value calculations for entities that have adopted tax allocation financing under these provisions. Amends the Criminal Code of 1961 to provide that an individual under a deportation order is ineligible for the exemption. Amends the State Mandates Act to require implementation without reimbursement. Effective immediately. Last action on Bill: SESSION SINE DIE Last action date: 01-01-09 Location: House Amendments to Bill: AMENDMENTS ADOPTED: HOUSE - 0 SENATE - 0 END OF INQUIRY Full Text Bill Status