2009 Senate Bill 141

Revise homestead property tax credit for certain absentees

Introduced in the Senate

Jan. 29, 2009

Introduced by Sen. Dennis Olshove (D-9)

To clarify that a person who is absent from his or her principal residence while under the care of another person may still claim a homestead property tax exemption for the principal residence, as long as the property has not been rented out for more than two weeks a year.

Referred to the Committee on Finance

April 21, 2009

Reported without amendment

With the recommendation that the substitute (S-1) be adopted and that the bill then pass.

May 12, 2009

Substitute offered

To replace the previous version of the bill with one that would revise the conditions that would prohibit claiming the homestead credit.

The substitute passed by voice vote

May 13, 2009

Passed in the Senate 36 to 0 (details)

To clarify that a person who is absent from his or her principal residence while under the care of a relative may still claim a homestead property tax exemption for the principal residence, as long as it is not occupied, leased, or used for any business or commercial purpose.

Received in the House

May 13, 2009

Referred to the Committee on Tax Policy