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Introduced
02/04/2025
02/04/2025
In Committee
06/02/2025
06/02/2025
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
Introduced Session
104th General Assembly
Bill Summary
Creates the Cargo Transportation Fee Act. Provides that the corporate authorities of a municipality or a county may impose a fee upon interstate carriers and intrastate carriers that (i) transport by common carrier tangible personal property in the State, (ii) transport that tangible personal property for the purpose of selling that tangible personal property at retail, and (iii) receive tangible personal property directly from an intermodal facility that is located in the municipality or county that enacts the ordinance. Sets forth the amount of the fee. Provides that 95% of the proceeds from the fee shall be deposited into the Cargo Transportation Fee Fund and 5% of the proceeds shall be deposited into the Motor Carrier Safety Inspection Fund. Amends the State Finance Act to create the Cargo Transportation Fee Fund and sets forth the uses for that Fund.
AI Summary
This bill creates the Cargo Transportation Fee Act, which allows municipalities or counties to impose a fee on interstate and intrastate carriers that transport goods through an intermodal facility (a site where freight is transferred between different modes of transportation, excluding airports) starting January 1, 2026. The fee varies based on the gross weight of the commercial motor vehicle, ranging from $0.50 for vehicles weighing 12,000 pounds or less to $8 for vehicles weighing 80,001 pounds or more. Carriers must file monthly returns with the Department of Revenue, with potential quarterly or annual filing options for smaller businesses. The fee proceeds will be distributed as follows: 95% will go into the Cargo Transportation Fee Fund, which will be used by the Department of Transportation to fund road projects within 5 miles of the intermodal facility (prioritizing roads most in need of repair), and 5% will be deposited into the Motor Carrier Safety Inspection Fund for the Illinois State Police to conduct safety enforcement within 20 miles of the intermodal facility. The bill incorporates certain provisions from the Retailers' Occupation Tax Act and requires the Department of Revenue to adopt rules for implementing the act.
Committee Categories
Budget and Finance
Sponsors (1)
Last Action
Rule 3-9(a) / Re-referred to Assignments (on 06/02/2025)
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://www.ilga.gov/legislation/BillStatus.asp?DocNum=1608&GAID=18&DocTypeID=SB&SessionID=114&GA=104 |
| BillText | https://www.ilga.gov/legislation/104/SB/10400SB1608.htm |
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