Senate Sponsors: RADOGNO-O'MALLEY-PHILIP. Short description: PROP TX-HMSTD EXMPTN-AUTOMATC Synopsis of Bill as introduced: Amends the Property Tax Code with respect to the general homestead exemption. Provides that in all counties (now, only in counties with fewer than 3,000,000 inhabitants) the owner shall automatically receive the exemption. Deletes the authorization for assessors in counties with more than 3,000,000 inhabitants to determine eligibility of residential property for the exemption by application, visual inspection, questionnaire, or other method. Removes a requirement that new homeowners apply for the exemption. Effective January 1, 2001. 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