SB3638Introduced in the Senate
COOK CTY-LOC GOV PAYMENTS
Introduced by Kimberly Lightford, District 4
What does this bill do?
Plain-English breakdown
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Official description
Amends the Counties Code. Provides that, if Cook County is delinquent in distributing property tax proceeds to taxing districts the proceeds of property taxes imposed by the taxing districts that Cook County is required to collect from taxpayers and distribute to the taxing districts, then Cook County shall reimburse the taxing districts for (i) the interest that the taxing districts would have earned from keeping the proceeds of property taxes in reserves and (ii) the interest that taxing districts paid on debts incurred because Cook County is delinquent in distributing property tax proceeds to taxing districts.
Where it stands
Rule 3-9(a) / Re-referred to Assignments
May 22, 2026
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Bill history
Filed with Secretary by Sen. Kimberly A. Lightford
First Reading
Referred to Assignments
Assigned to Revenue
Rule 2-10 Committee Deadline Established As April 24, 2026
Rule 2-10 Committee/3rd Reading Deadline Established As May 15, 2026
Rule 2-10 Committee/3rd Reading Deadline Established As May 22, 2026
Rule 3-9(a) / Re-referred to Assignments
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