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HB2828Introduced in the House

IDOR-VETERANS

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Introduced by Charles Meier, District 109

What does this bill do?

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Official description

Amends the Department of Revenue Law of the Civil Administrative Code of Illinois. Requires eligible school districts to report to the Department of Revenue (i) the total amount of veterans' homestead exemptions granted for the 2024 levy year for property located in the eligible school district and (ii) the total amount of veterans' homestead exemptions granted for the current levy year for property located in the eligible school district. Provides that the Department shall certify the difference, if any, between the current levy year exemption amount and the levy year 2024 exemption amount for each eligible school district. Provides that those amounts shall be transferred from the General Revenue Fund to the Support our Veterans and Neighbors Fund. Provides that an "eligible school district" is a school district that contains residential property that is located within 45 miles of a United States military base. Creates the Support our Veterans and Neighbors Fund. Provides that moneys in the Support our Veterans and Neighbors Fund shall be used to make grants to eligible school districts.

Where it stands

Rule 19(a) / Re-referred to Rules Committee

March 27, 2026

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Bill history

  1. Filed with the Clerk by Rep. Charles Meier

  2. First Reading

  3. Referred to Rules Committee

  4. Assigned to Revenue & Finance Committee

  5. To Tax Policy: Other Taxes Subcommittee

  6. Rule 19(a) / Re-referred to Rules Committee

  7. Assigned to Revenue & Finance Committee

  8. Rule 19(a) / Re-referred to Rules Committee

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