PROP TAX-HOMESTEAD-DEFINE House SponsorsRep. Frank J. Mautino 1/11/2011HouseSession Sine Die 35 ILCS 200/1-72 new35 ILCS 200/15-16735 ILCS 200/15-16835 ILCS 200/15-17035 ILCS 200/15-17235 ILCS 200/15-17535 ILCS 200/15-17635 ILCS 200/15-177 Amends the Property Tax Code. Generally defines "homestead property" as residential property that on January 1 is occupied by the owner, lessee, or interest holder as a principal dwelling place and there is a liability for paying taxes. States what part of property constitutes a homestead. Allows the chief county assessment officer to establish a specific legal description. Amends various homestead provisions to conform to the definition. Effective immediately. 2/25/2009HouseFiled with the Clerk by Rep. Frank J. Mautino 2/25/2009HouseFirst Reading 2/25/2009HouseReferred to Rules Committee 3/3/2009HouseAssigned to Revenue & Finance Committee 3/13/2009HouseRule 19(a) / Re-referred to Rules Committee 1/11/2011HouseSession Sine Die