HB1601

COUNTIES-MOTOR FUEL

Introduced·1/22/25
Introduced Text

Illinois HB1601 allows certain counties to impose a motor fuel tax for transportation infrastructure.

Illinois HB1601 amends the County Motor Fuel Tax Law to allow counties to impose a tax on motor fuel sales. The tax applies to DuPage, Kane, Lake, Will, and McHenry counties. The tax revenue will fund public highways, waterways, and transportation infrastructure. The tax rate is set at a minimum of 4 cents per gallon, with annual increases based on the Consumer Price Index. The Illinois Department of Revenue administers and enforces the tax.

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Where it stands

Current
Rules Committee
Next
Committee decision

Sponsors

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Calendar

Mar 20, 2025

8:00 AM

Revenue & Finance Committee Hearing

Mar 20, 2025

8:01 AM

Finance Subcommittee Hearing

History

Mar 21, 2025

House

Rule 19(a) / Re-referred to Rules Committee

Mar 3, 2025

House

To Finance Subcommittee

Feb 18, 2025

House

Assigned to Revenue & Finance Committee