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IL SB1805

IL SB1805
REVENUE-ELECTRIC VEHICLES


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Introduced
02/06/2025
In Committee
06/02/2025
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead

Introduced Session

104th General Assembly

Bill Summary

Creates the Electric Vehicle Charging Fee Act. Provides that a fee is imposed on the privilege of engaging in business as an electric vehicle power provider in this State. Provides that, from January 1, 2026 through January 1, 2027, the rate of fee shall be $0.06 per kilowatt hour of electric vehicle power. Provides that the rate of fee shall be increased on January 1 of each year by the percentage increase, if any, in the Consumer Price Index. Amends the Public-Private Partnerships for Transportation Act. Creates a dynamic wireless electric vehicle charging pilot program. Amends the Illinois Administrative Procedure Act to provide for emergency rulemaking. Effective January 1, 2026.

AI Summary

This bill establishes the Electric Vehicle Charging Fee Act, which imposes a new fee on electric vehicle charging services in Illinois starting January 1, 2026. The fee will initially be set at $0.06 per kilowatt hour of electric vehicle power and will be annually adjusted based on the Consumer Price Index. Electric vehicle power providers must register with the Department of Revenue, collect the fee from customers, and file monthly returns detailing their electric vehicle power distribution. The bill also creates a novel dynamic wireless electric vehicle charging pilot program, requiring any transportation project involving 20 or more lane miles to include one lane mile of dynamic wireless charging infrastructure. The collected fees will be deposited into a new Electric Vehicle Charging Fee Fund, with 80% allocated to road-related improvements and 20% dedicated to public transportation capital needs. Additionally, the bill provides for emergency rulemaking to ensure timely implementation of the new fee system and charging pilot program, demonstrating a comprehensive approach to supporting electric vehicle infrastructure while generating revenue for transportation-related investments.

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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