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<title>Illinois General Assembly - Bill Status for SB 1856   </title>
<shortdesc>PROP TX-DISABLED VETS</shortdesc>
<sponsor>
<sponsorhead1>Senate Sponsors</sponsorhead1><sponsors>Sen. Martin A. Sandoval</sponsors>
</sponsor>
<lastaction>
<statusdate>1/13/2009</statusdate><chamber>Senate</chamber><action>Session Sine Die</action>
</lastaction>
<synopsis>
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<reference>35 ILCS 200/15-165</reference><aliasreference></aliasreference><reference>35 ILCS 200/15-166 new</reference><aliasreference></aliasreference><SynopsisText>Amends the Property Tax Code. Creates a property tax exemption for property that is owned and used as a homestead by a disabled veteran who has, at least, a 30% disability. Sets forth the amount of the exemption based on the percentage of disability of the veteran. Sets forth requirements for the exemption. Requires an annual application for the exemption. Provides that a current exemption for disabled veterans does not apply if the taxpayer receives an exemption created by this amendatory Act. Effective immediately.</SynopsisText></synopsis>
<actions>
<statusdate>7/12/2007</statusdate><chamber>Senate</chamber><action>Filed with Secretary by Sen. Martin A. Sandoval</action>
<statusdate>7/12/2007</statusdate><chamber>Senate</chamber><action>First Reading</action>
<statusdate>7/12/2007</statusdate><chamber>Senate</chamber><action>Referred to Rules</action>
<statusdate>1/13/2009</statusdate><chamber>Senate</chamber><action>Session Sine Die</action>
</actions>
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