PROP TAX-AUTOMATED SYSTEMS

Amends the Property Tax Code. In a Section concerning automated tax sales, provides that the automated sales must be conducted in a manner that is consistent with the rules promulgated by the Department of Revenue and the procedures set forth in the Code. Requires the Department of Revenue to (i) promulgate rules by which collectors may conduct automated tax sales, and (ii) approve all automated tax sale systems in use on the effective date of the amendatory Act. Provides that the Department shall (i) conduct an annual inspection of all equipment used in an automated tax sale, (ii) conduct an errorless public test of each automated tax sale system, and (iii) provide a public demonstration of the automated tax sale system. Requires that vendors of automated tax sale systems must obtain a license from the Department of Revenue, and provides that the Department may charge each vendor an annual application fee not to exceed $500 per vendor. Provides that the application fees shall be deposited into the Automated Tax Sale Implementation Fund, and amends the State Finance Act to create the Fund. Requires computer operators of automated systems to maintain certain logs. Effective immediately.