HYDRAULIC FRAC-TAX&APPLICATION

Amends the Illinois Hydraulic Fracturing Tax Act. Provides that the tax rate for the severance and production of oil or gas shall be 1.5% (rather than 3%) of the value of the oil or gas. Provides that for oil the tax shall be: (i) 1.5% of the value of the oil (rather than 3%) where the average daily production from the well in a month is less than 25 barrels; (ii) 2% of the value of the oil (rather than 4%) where the average daily production from the well in a month is between 25 barrels and 50 barrels; (iii) 2.5% of the value of the oil (rather than 5%) where the average daily production from the well in a month is between 50 barrels and 100 barrels; and (iv) 3% of the value of the oil (rather than 6%) where the average daily production from the well in a month is 100 barrels or more. Provides that for gas the tax shall be 3% (rather than 6%) of the value of the gas. Amends the Hydraulic Fracturing Regulatory Act. Deletes language stating that every applicant for a high volume horizontal hydraulic fracturing permit shall include a traffic management plan on his or her application.