BACKDOOR REFERENDUM-PROHIBIT

Amends the Property Tax Code. Provides that, if a taxing district is authorized by statute to levy a property tax, and if that tax is subject to a backdoor referendum, then, before the taxing district levies the tax for the first time, and before the taxing district increases the rate of tax, the taxing district shall instead submit the tax rate to direct referendum. Amends the School Code and the Public Community College Act to make conforming changes. Effective immediately.