Bill Text: IL HB4062 | 2009-2010 | 96th General Assembly | Introduced

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Bill Title: Amends the Property Tax Code concerning the valuation of land encumbered by conservation rights. Provides that land that is certified by the Department of Natural Resources as contributing to the groundwater recharge potential of an aquifer is considered to provide a demonstrated public benefit. Effective immediately.

Spectrum: Partisan Bill (Republican 1-0)

Status: (Introduced - Dead) 2010-03-15 - Rule 19(a) / Re-referred to Rules Committee [HB4062 Detail]

Download: Illinois-2009-HB4062-Introduced.html

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96TH GENERAL ASSEMBLY State of Illinois 2009 and 2010 HB4062 Introduced 2/27/2009, by Rep. Michael W. Tryon SYNOPSIS AS INTRODUCED:
35 ILCS 200/10-167
Amends the Property Tax Code concerning the valuation of land encumbered by conservation rights. Provides that land that is certified by the Department of Natural Resources as contributing to the groundwater recharge potential of an aquifer is considered to provide a demonstrated public benefit. Effective immediately.
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AN ACT concerning revenue.
Be it enacted by the People of the State of Illinois,
represented in the General Assembly:
Section 5. The Property Tax Code is amended by changing
Section 10-167 as follows:
(35 ILCS 200/10-167)
Sec. 10-167. Definition of public benefit; certification.
(a) A conservation right on land shall be considered to
provide a demonstrated public benefit if the Department of
Natural Resources certifies that it protects in perpetuity at
least one of the following:
(1) Land providing a regular opportunity for public
access to outdoor recreation or outdoor education.
(2) Land preserving habitat for State or federal
endangered or threatened species or federal candidate
species as defined in the Code of Federal Regulations (50
CFR 424.02).
(3) Land identified in the Illinois Natural Areas
Inventory.
(4) Land determined to be eligible for registration
under Section 16 of the Illinois Natural Areas Preservation
Act.
(5) Land contributing to the ecological viability of a

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park, conservation area, nature preserve, or other high
quality native terrestrial or aquatic area that is publicly
owned or otherwise protected.
(6) Land included in, or consistent with a federal,
State, regional, or local government policy or plan for the
conservation of wildlife habitat or open space, for the
restoration or protection of lakes and streams, or for the
protection of scenic areas.
(7) Land contributing to the groundwater recharge
potential of an aquifer.
(b) The person liable for taxes on the land shall submit an
application to the Department of Natural Resources requesting
certification that the land meets one of the criteria
established in subsection (a). The application shall be in a
form furnished by the Department of Natural Resources. Within
30 days of receipt of a complete and correct application for
certification, the Department of Natural Resources shall
determine whether the land encumbered by a conservation right
provides a demonstrated public benefit and shall inform the
applicant in writing of the decision.
(Source: P.A. 91-357, eff. 7-29-99.)
Section 99. Effective date. This Act takes effect upon
becoming law.