PROP TX-TAX SALE NOTICES House SponsorsRep. Michael Tryon-Jack D. Franks-Marlow H. Colvin-Linda Chapa LaVia Senate Sponsors(Sen. Pamela J. Althoff) 1/13/2009HouseSession Sine Die 35 ILCS 200/21-13535 ILCS 200/22-535 ILCS 200/22-2535 ILCS 200/22-100 new Amends the Property Tax Code. Requires mortgagees to forward certain notices concerning tax sales to each mortgagor. Requires mortgagees to consult in person with each mortgagor before incurring costs to redeem the property. Provides that, if the mortgagee fails to hold the personal consultation or to forward the notices as required, then the mortgagee may not attempt to collect any redemption cost from any mortgagee.House Amendment No. 1 Deletes reference to:35 ILCS 200/21-13535 ILCS 200/22-535 ILCS 200/22-2535 ILCS 200/22-100 newAdds reference to:35 ILCS 200/22-45765 ILCS 5/35dDeletes everything after the enacting clause. Amends the Property Tax Code. Provides that, in cases of the sale of homestead property in all counties (now, only in counties with 3,000,000 or more inhabitants), a tax deed may also be voided by the court upon petition, filed not more than 3 months after an order for tax deed was entered, if the court finds that the property was owner occupied on the expiration date of the period of redemption and that the order for deed was effectuated pursuant to a negligent or willful error made by an employee of the county clerk or county collector during the period of redemption from the sale that was reasonably relied upon to the detriment of any person having a redeemable interest. Amends the Conveyances Act. Provides that, in all counties (now, only in counties with 3,000,000 or more inhabitants), whenever any deed or instrument of conveyance is executed, the grantor of residential property shall provide the grantee of the property with an individual permanent index number or numbers that specifically represent the legal description provided for in the deed or instrument of conveyance. Provides that there is no rulemaking authority under the amendatory Act, but that the Governor may suggest rules by filing them with the General Assembly and requesting that the General Assembly authorize such rulemaking by law, enact the suggested rules into law, or take other appropriate action in the General Assembly's discretion. 2/4/2008HouseFiled with the Clerk by Rep. Michael Tryon 2/6/2008HouseFirst Reading 2/6/2008HouseReferred to Rules Committee 3/3/2008HouseAssigned to Consumer Protection Committee 3/11/2008HouseHouse Amendment No. 1 Filed with Clerk by Consumer Protection Committee 3/11/2008HouseHouse Amendment No. 1 Adopted in Consumer Protection Committee; by Voice Vote 3/11/2008HouseDo Pass as Amended / Short Debate Consumer Protection Committee; 011-000-001 3/12/2008HousePlaced on Calendar 2nd Reading - Short Debate 3/13/2008HouseAdded Chief Co-Sponsor Rep. Marlow H. Colvin 3/13/2008HouseSecond Reading - Short Debate 3/13/2008HousePlaced on Calendar Order of 3rd Reading - Short Debate 4/18/2008HouseFinal Action Deadline Extended-9(b) May 9, 2008 5/9/2008HouseFinal Action Deadline Extended-9(b) May 23, 2008 5/13/2008HouseAdded Chief Co-Sponsor Rep. Jack D. Franks 5/13/2008HouseAdded Chief Co-Sponsor Rep. Linda Chapa LaVia 5/13/2008HouseThird Reading - Short Debate - Passed 107-000-000 5/13/2008SenateArrive in Senate 5/13/2008SenatePlaced on Calendar Order of First Reading May 14, 2008 5/30/2008SenateChief Senate Sponsor Sen. Pamela J. Althoff 5/31/2008SenateFirst Reading 5/31/2008SenateReferred to Rules 1/13/2009HouseSession Sine Die