2009 Senate Bill 373

Require assessment increase notice disclosures

Introduced in the Senate

March 12, 2009

Introduced by Sen. Roger Kahn (R-32)

To require property tax assessment increase notices to begin with the words, "Notice of change in taxable and assessed value of your property and information regarding your appeal rights," which must be in the largest point type in the notice. Also, to require the notices to include information regarding the appeals process, and to be sent out at least 30 days before the meeting by the board of review (the appeal deadline), vs. just 10 days under current law.

Referred to the Committee on Local, Urban, and State Affairs

April 30, 2009

Reported without amendment

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

May 5, 2009

Substitute offered

To replace the previous version of the bill with one that revises details but does not change the substance of the bill as previously described.

The substitute passed by voice vote

May 6, 2009

Passed in the Senate 35 to 0 (details)

Received in the House

May 6, 2009

Referred to the Committee on Tax Policy