6/5/07-An effort to end the collection of a sales tax on motor fuels sold in the state has died. The Senate voted to table the provision before approving HB576.

5/21/07-A bill in the Senate includes a provision that would end the collection of a sales tax on motor fuels sold in the state.
Consumers in Illinois now pay a 6.25 percent sales tax on motor fuel pumped into their tanks; 5 percent of that goes to the state with the rest earmarked for local governments.
A bill that deals with property tax codes has been amended to include a provision that calls for the state portion of the tax to be eliminated starting July 1.
The Senate must sign off on changes to the bill before it can head back to the House for final approval. An agreement would need to be reached before the session’s scheduled adjournment June 1.
The bill is HB576.
For bill status, call (217) 782-5799. In Illinois, call 1-800-252-6300.