---
type: "Bill"
title: "PROP TX-ASSESSMENT FREEZE PROG"
description: "Amends the Property Tax Code. Creates a reduction for improvements to foreclosed property. Provides that the assessed value of those improvements shall be reduced 10% of the equalized assessed value of the improvements on June 30, 2012. Provides that the reduction shall be for a period of 5 years, and is subject to certain conditions. Effective immediately."
jurisdiction: "us/states/il"
legislature: "Illinois General Assembly"
session: "98th"
identifier: "SB 1740"
citation: "Illinois SB 1740 (98th)"
classification: ["bill"]
subjects: []
status: "enacted"
primary_sponsors: []
version_count: 3
action_count: 99
vote_count: 4
first_action: "2013-02-15"
last_action: "2014-12-30"
source: "openstates"
source_identifier: "ocd-bill/83ec9cb8-0f5a-48f0-a79a-543e44a0f3ac"
source_url: "http://ilga.gov/legislation/BillStatus.asp?DocNum=1740&GAID=12&DocTypeID=SB&LegId=72647&SessionID=85&GA=98"
source_hash: "26711a90fffdf3f7be296b6cc89a93f27fa648d73e505bf28767995c5182fbe1"
vintage: "2026-07-01"
source_snapshot: "https://data.openstates.org/daily/2026-07-01/public.pgdump"
retrieved_at: "2026-07-06"
confidence: "reported"
tags: ["legislation", "bill", "us-il"]
---

# Illinois SB 1740 (98th) — PROP TX-ASSESSMENT FREEZE PROG

Amends the Property Tax Code. Creates a reduction for improvements to foreclosed property. Provides that the assessed value of those improvements shall be reduced 10% of the equalized assessed value of the improvements on June 30, 2012. Provides that the reduction shall be for a period of 5 years, and is subject to certain conditions. Effective immediately.

## Version chain

The bill's text revisions, in order — the diff chain from filing to enrollment.

1. **Introduced** (filed) — [source](http://ilga.gov/legislation/fulltext.asp?DocName=09800SB1740&GA=98&SessionId=85&DocTypeId=SB&LegID=72647&DocNum=1740&GAID=12&Session=&print=true)
2. **Engrossed** (committee substitute) — [source](http://ilga.gov/legislation/fulltext.asp?DocName=09800SB1740eng&GA=98&SessionId=85&DocTypeId=SB&LegID=72647&DocNum=1740&GAID=12&Session=&print=true)
3. **Enrolled** (enrolled) — [source](http://ilga.gov/legislation/fulltext.asp?DocName=09800SB1740enr&GA=98&SessionId=85&DocTypeId=SB&LegID=72647&DocNum=1740&GAID=12&Session=&print=true)

## Votes

- Third Reading — **53–1** (pass) · upper
- Concurrence, Amendment 4 — **57–0** (pass) · upper
- Third Reading — **112–0** (pass) · lower
- Concurrence — **57–0** (pass) · upper

## Sponsors

- Antonio Muñoz — primary (person)
- Christian L. Mitchell — cosponsor (person)
- Thaddeus Jones — cosponsor (person)
- William Davis — cosponsor (person)

## Timeline

The legislative action history — every referral, reading, and vote.

- **2013-02-15** Filed with Secretary by Sen. Donne E. Trotter `filing`
- **2013-02-15** First Reading `reading-1`
- **2013-02-15** Referred to Assignments `referral-committee`
- **2013-02-27** Assigned to Revenue `referral-committee`
- **2013-03-06** Added as Chief Co-Sponsor Sen. Jacqueline Y. Collins
- **2013-03-06** Postponed - Revenue
- **2013-03-07** Added as Co-Sponsor Sen. John G. Mulroe
- **2013-03-13** Added as Chief Co-Sponsor Sen. Iris Y. Martinez
- **2013-03-13** Postponed - Revenue
- **2013-03-15** Senate Committee Amendment No. 1 Filed with Secretary by Sen. Donne E. Trotter `amendment-introduction`
- **2013-03-15** Senate Committee Amendment No. 1 Referred to Assignments `referral-committee`
- **2013-03-19** Senate Committee Amendment No. 1 Assignments Refers to Revenue
- **2013-03-20** Senate Committee Amendment No. 1 Adopted `amendment-passage`
- **2013-03-20** Do Pass as Amended Revenue; 011-000-000 `committee-passage`
- **2013-03-20** Placed on Calendar Order of 2nd Reading March 21, 2013
- **2013-04-08** Added as Co-Sponsor Sen. Steve Stadelman
- **2013-04-23** Added as Co-Sponsor Sen. Pamela J. Althoff
- **2013-04-30** Re-referred to Assignments `referral-committee`
- **2014-04-01** Approved for Consideration Assignments
- **2014-04-01** Placed on Calendar Order of 2nd Reading April 2, 2014
- **2014-04-01** Senate Floor Amendment No. 2 Filed with Secretary by Sen. Donne E. Trotter `amendment-introduction`
- **2014-04-01** Senate Floor Amendment No. 2 Referred to Assignments `referral-committee`
- **2014-04-02** Senate Floor Amendment No. 2 Assignments Refers to Revenue
- **2014-04-03** Senate Floor Amendment No. 2 Recommend Do Adopt Revenue; 011-000-000
- **2014-04-03** Second Reading `reading-2`
- **2014-04-03** Senate Floor Amendment No. 2 Adopted; Trotter `amendment-passage`
- **2014-04-03** Placed on Calendar Order of 3rd Reading April 7, 2014
- **2014-04-08** Added as Chief Co-Sponsor Sen. Michael E. Hastings
- **2014-04-08** Added as Chief Co-Sponsor Sen. Mattie Hunter
- **2014-04-08** Added as Co-Sponsor Sen. Emil Jones, III
- **2014-04-08** Third Reading - Passed; 053-001-000 `reading-3, passage`
- **2014-04-09** Arrived in House `introduction`
- **2014-04-09** Chief House Sponsor Rep. Jack D. Franks
- **2014-04-09** First Reading `reading-1`
- **2014-04-09** Referred to Rules Committee `referral-committee`
- **2014-04-10** Alternate Chief Sponsor Changed to Rep. Arthur Turner
- **2014-04-10** Added Alternate Chief Co-Sponsor Rep. Jack D. Franks
- **2014-04-28** Assigned to Revenue & Finance Committee `referral-committee`
- **2014-05-01** To Property Tax Subcommittee
- **2014-05-06** House Committee Amendment No. 1 Filed with Clerk by Rep. Arthur Turner `amendment-introduction`
- **2014-05-06** House Committee Amendment No. 1 Referred to Rules Committee `referral-committee`
- **2014-05-16** Rule 19(a) / Re-referred to Rules Committee `referral-committee`
- **2014-05-29** Final Action Deadline Extended-9(b) May 30, 2014
- **2014-05-29** Assigned to Revenue & Finance Committee `referral-committee`
- **2014-05-29** House Committee Amendment No. 2 Filed with Clerk by Rep. Arthur Turner `amendment-introduction`
- **2014-05-29** House Committee Amendment No. 2 Referred to Rules Committee `referral-committee`
- **2014-05-29** House Committee Amendment No. 2 Rules Refers to Revenue & Finance Committee
- **2014-05-29** Motion Filed to Suspend Rule 21 Revenue & Finance Committee; Rep. Arthur Turner
- **2014-05-29** Motion to Suspend Rule 21 - Prevailed
- **2014-05-29** Added Alternate Chief Co-Sponsor Rep. Elgie R. Sims, Jr.
- **2014-05-30** House Committee Amendment No. 2 Adopted in Revenue & Finance Committee; by Voice Vote `amendment-passage`
- **2014-05-30** Do Pass as Amended / Short Debate Revenue & Finance Committee; 010-000-000 `committee-passage`
- **2014-05-30** House Committee Amendment No. 1 Tabled Pursuant to Rule 40 `amendment-failure`
- **2014-05-30** Placed on Calendar 2nd Reading - Short Debate
- **2014-05-30** Added Alternate Co-Sponsor Rep. Thaddeus Jones
- **2014-05-30** Added Alternate Co-Sponsor Rep. Christian L. Mitchell
- **2014-05-30** Added Alternate Chief Co-Sponsor Rep. David Harris
- **2014-05-30** Added Alternate Chief Co-Sponsor Rep. David McSweeney
- **2014-05-30** Alternate Chief Co-Sponsor Removed Rep. Jack D. Franks
- **2014-05-30** Added Alternate Co-Sponsor Rep. William Davis
- **2014-05-30** Second Reading - Short Debate `reading-2`
- **2014-05-30** Placed on Calendar Order of 3rd Reading - Short Debate
- **2014-05-30** Rule 19(a) / Re-referred to Rules Committee `referral-committee`
- **2014-11-06** Approved for Consideration Rules Committee; 004-000-000
- **2014-11-06** Placed on Calendar Order of 3rd Reading - Short Debate
- **2014-11-17** House Floor Amendment No. 3 Filed with Clerk by Rep. John E. Bradley `amendment-introduction`
- **2014-11-17** House Floor Amendment No. 3 Referred to Rules Committee `referral-committee`
- **2014-11-18** House Floor Amendment No. 3 Rules Refers to Revenue & Finance Committee
- **2014-11-18** House Floor Amendment No. 4 Filed with Clerk by Rep. John E. Bradley `amendment-introduction`
- **2014-11-18** House Floor Amendment No. 4 Referred to Rules Committee `referral-committee`
- **2014-11-18** House Floor Amendment No. 4 Rules Refers to Revenue & Finance Committee
- **2014-11-19** House Floor Amendment No. 4 Recommends Be Adopted Revenue & Finance Committee; 010-000-000 `committee-passage-favorable`
- **2014-11-19** Chief Sponsor Changed to Sen. Antonio Muñoz
- **2014-11-19** Recalled to Second Reading - Short Debate `reading-2`
- **2014-11-19** House Floor Amendment No. 4 Adopted `amendment-passage`
- **2014-11-19** Placed on Calendar Order of 3rd Reading - Short Debate
- **2014-11-20** 3/5 Vote Required
- **2014-11-20** Third Reading - Short Debate - Passed 112-000-000 `reading-3, passage`
- **2014-11-20** House Floor Amendment No. 3 Tabled Pursuant to Rule 40 `amendment-failure`
- **2014-11-20** Secretary's Desk - Concurrence House Amendment(s) 2, 4
- **2014-11-20** Placed on Calendar Order of Concurrence House Amendment(s) 2, 4 - December 2, 2014
- **2014-12-01** House Committee Amendment No. 2 Motion to Concur Filed with Secretary Sen. Antonio Muñoz `filing`
- **2014-12-01** House Committee Amendment No. 2 Motion to Concur Referred to Assignments `referral-committee`
- **2014-12-01** House Floor Amendment No. 4 Motion to Concur Filed with Secretary Sen. Antonio Muñoz `filing`
- **2014-12-01** House Floor Amendment No. 4 Motion to Concur Referred to Assignments `referral-committee`
- **2014-12-02** House Committee Amendment No. 2 Motion to Concur Assignments Referred to Revenue `referral-committee`
- **2014-12-02** House Floor Amendment No. 4 Motion to Concur Assignments Referred to Revenue `referral-committee`
- **2014-12-02** House Committee Amendment No. 2 Motion to Concur Assignments Referred to Executive `referral-committee`
- **2014-12-02** House Floor Amendment No. 4 Motion to Concur Assignments Referred to Executive `referral-committee`
- **2014-12-02** House Committee Amendment No. 2 Motion To Concur Recommended Do Adopt Executive; 012-000-000
- **2014-12-02** House Floor Amendment No. 4 Motion To Concur Recommended Do Adopt Executive; 012-000-000
- **2014-12-03** 3/5 Vote Required
- **2014-12-03** House Committee Amendment No. 2 Senate Concurs 057-000-000
- **2014-12-03** House Floor Amendment No. 4 Senate Concurs 057-000-000
- **2014-12-03** Passed Both Houses
- **2014-12-15** Sent to the Governor `executive-receipt`
- **2014-12-30** Governor Approved `executive-signature`
- **2014-12-30** Effective Date January 1, 2015
- **2014-12-30** Public Act . . . . . . . . . 98-1143 `became-law`

## Source

OpenStates / OpenCivicData bulk snapshot [2026-07-01](https://data.openstates.org/daily/2026-07-01/public.pgdump); origin `ocd-bill/83ec9cb8-0f5a-48f0-a79a-543e44a0f3ac`. Confidence: reported (aggregated from official Illinois legislature records).