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HB2543Introduced in the House

PROP TX-TAXPAYER EMPOWERMENT

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Introduced by Joe Sosnowski, District 69

What does this bill do?

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Official description

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.

Where it stands

Added Co-Sponsor Rep. Travis Weaver

May 7, 2026

How did lawmakers vote?

No recorded vote is available for this bill yet.

Bill history

  1. Filed with the Clerk by Rep. Joe C. Sosnowski

  2. First Reading

  3. Referred to Rules Committee

  4. Added Co-Sponsor Rep. Kevin Schmidt

  5. Added Co-Sponsor Rep. Jackie Haas

  6. Added Co-Sponsor Rep. Ryan Spain

  7. Added Co-Sponsor Rep. Tony M. McCombie

  8. Added Co-Sponsor Rep. Patrick Sheehan

  9. Added Co-Sponsor Rep. Brandun Schweizer

  10. Added Co-Sponsor Rep. Jeff Keicher

  11. Added Co-Sponsor Rep. Michael J. Coffey, Jr.

  12. Added Co-Sponsor Rep. Travis Weaver

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