Illinois HB4028 proposes a statewide advisory referendum on property tax levies for the 2026 election.
HB4028, known as the Property Tax Levy Relief Act of 2026, mandates the State Board of Elections to include a statewide advisory question on property tax levies in the November 3, 2026, general election. The advisory question asks voters whether Illinois should restrict taxing districts from levying more than 103% of the base amount on real property, with exceptions for substantial improvements, previous taxable year levies, or special service areas. The base amount is defined as the tax levied in the previous year, adjusted for homestead exemptions.
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