Senate Sponsors: BERMAN. Short description: PROP TX-CERT ERROR-REFUND INT Synopsis of Bill as introduced: Amends the Property Tax Code. Provides that a certificate of error may, at the discretion of the county assessor, be presented and received in evidence in any court of competent jurisdiction. Deletes the provision providing that a certificate issued under this provision may be issued to the person erroneously assessed. Provides that certificates presented to the court shall (now, may) be filed as an objection in the application for judgment and order of sale for the year or as an amendment to the objection. Provides that certificates of error certified under this provision need not be presented to the court as an objection or an amendment to the application for judgment and order of sale. Deletes the provisions mandating service of the certification upon the State's Attorney and conditioning the county treasurer's power to issue refunds upon that service upon the State's Attorney. Provides that when the county collector makes a refund for a certified or adjudicated certificate of error, the collector shall pay the taxpayer an additional .5% interest per month. Effective immediately. Last action on Bill: SESSION SINE DIE Last action date: 01-01-09 Location: Senate Amendments to Bill: AMENDMENTS ADOPTED: HOUSE - 0 SENATE - 0 END OF INQUIRY Full Text Bill Status