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HB 1291 Illinois House · 104th Regular Session

REVENUE-ELECTRIC VEHICLES

Summary
Creates the Electric Vehicle Motor Fuel Tax Replacement Fee Act. Provides that, for State fiscal years beginning on or after July 1, 2025, each person that is an owner of an electric vehicle registered with the Secretary of State as of July 1 of that fiscal year shall pay an annual fee for each electric vehicle owned by that person. Sets forth the amount of the fee. Requires the Secretary of State and the Department of Transportation to certify certain information to the Department of Revenue for the purpose of calculating the amount of the fee. Effective immediately.
Issues: ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesCreates annual fee for EV owners to replace motor fuel tax, generating state revenue and maintaining transportation funding streams.95% confidence ✓ TransportationSupports TransportationReplaces motor fuel tax with EV fee to maintain transportation infrastructure funding as EV adoption grows, ensuring continued revenue for roads/transit90% confidence
Bill status in committee 1 of 4 stages cleared
Introduction
Jan 2025
Committee Review
Floor Vote
Governor
Introduced Jan 13, 2025 Last action Mar 21, 2025
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6
Key actions
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Committee
4
Mar 21, 2025
Committee
Rule 19(a) / Re-referred to Rules Committee
lower
Feb 25, 2025
Lower · Passed
To Tax Policy: Other Taxes Subcommittee
lower
Feb 11, 2025
Committee
Assigned to Revenue & Finance Committee
lower
Jan 28, 2025
Committee
Referred to Rules Committee
lower
1 primary · 0 co-sponsors

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Dave Vella
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