Bloomington-Normal Airport Authority is seeking to expand the boundaries of its taxing district to include all of McLean County via state legislation (Senate Bill 684). If the bill passes, rural residents and farmland owners would pay property taxes to the airport.

Farm Bureau’s position:

• McLean County Farm Bureau opposes SB 684 and sent a letter of opposition to our state senators and state representatives March 7, 2023
  • Click here to read the letter (Please note: at the time letter was mailed, the bill was filed under a different number)

• 2/16/2023 – Legislation filed by Sen. David Koehler
• 3/7/2023 – MCFB letter of opposition mailed
• 3/29/2023 – SB 684 passed the Senate Vote: 38 Yes, 18 No 
• 3/30/23 – SB 684 moved to the House
• 4/26/23 – SB 684 House committee hearing, recommended on party line vote 
• Click here to see the current status of SB 684

Updates in the News:

• Illinois Senate passes bill to expand tax base for Central Illinois Regional Airport
• Sen. Koehler’s bill revives CIRA’s long-sought countywide expansion of tax base
• Bill Introduced To Increase McLean County Property Taxes; Increases Tax Base of Bloomington Normal Airport Authority