PROP TX-HOMESTEAD EXEMPTION House SponsorsRep. Sidney H. Mathias and Emily McAsey 1/11/2011HouseSession Sine Die 35 ILCS 200/15-175 Amends the Property Tax Code. Increases the general homestead exemption to $7,500 beginning in taxable year 2010 (now, the general homestead exemption is $6,000 for taxable years 2009 and thereafter). 12/23/2009HouseFiled with the Clerk by Rep. Sidney H. Mathias 1/4/2010HouseFirst Reading 1/4/2010HouseReferred to Rules Committee 3/19/2010HouseAdded Co-Sponsor Rep. Emily McAsey 1/11/2011HouseSession Sine Die