5/22/08-A bill has died that sought to give truckers and other drivers a four-month tax break at the fuel pump.
Sponsored by Rep. Bill Black, R-Danville, HB6318 died when House lawmakers failed to vote by unanimous consent to move a bill out of the House Rules Committee for further consideration that called for a sales tax holiday on motor fuels sold in the state between May 1 and Sept. 15.
Consumers now pay a 6.25 percent sales tax on motor fuel pumped into their tanks; 5 percent goes to the state with the rest earmarked for local governments. The bill would have temporarily eliminated the state’s portion of the tax. As a result, only 1.25 percent of the tax would have been tacked onto fuel purchases.

4/3/08-A bill in the House Rules Committee would authorize a four-month tax break at the fuel pump.
Sponsored by Rep. Bill Black, R-Danville, HB6318 would offer a sales tax holiday on motor fuels sold in the state between May 1, 2008, and Sept. 15, 2008.
Consumers now pay a 6.25 percent sales tax on motor fuel pumped into their tanks; 5 percent goes to the state with the rest earmarked for local governments. The bill would temporarily eliminate the state’s portion of the tax. As a result, only 1.25 percent of the tax would be tacked onto fuel purchases.
For House bill status, call (217) 782-5799. In Illinois, call 1-800-252-6300.