Illinois 104th General Assembly Status: Introduced 11 R cosponsors

SB4205      — USE/OCC TX-MOTOR FUEL

Last action — Added as Co-Sponsor Sen. Sue Rezin

  1. 1
    Introduced
  2. 2
    In Committee
  3. 3
    Passed Senate
  4. 4
    Passed House
  5. 5
    To Executive
  6. 6
    Enacted

This bill has been introduced in the Senate. Introduced May 13, 2026. It must pass committee before a floor vote.

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Odds of enactment

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In plain language

Imposes a 1.25% tax on motor fuel from July to December 2026.

This bill establishes a temporary 1.25% use and occupation tax on motor fuel and gasohol from July 1 to December 31, 2026. It also adjusts the distribution of tax proceeds.

What this means for you
  • Families: Families may see an increase in their fuel expenses due to the temporary tax on motor fuel.
  • Consumers: This means that consumers will pay an additional 1.25% tax on motor fuel during the specified timeframe.
  • Small Business: This could impact small businesses that sell motor fuel, as they will need to account for the new tax in their pricing.

Summary

Amends the Use Tax Act, the Service Use Tax Act, the Service Occupation Tax Act, and the Retailers' Occupation Tax Act. Provides that, from July 1, 2026 through December 31, 2026, use and occupation taxes on motor fuel and gasohol are imposed at the rate of 1.25%. Makes corresponding changes concerning the distribution of proceeds. Effective immediately.

Bill Text

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Action History

  1. Added as Co-Sponsor Sen. Sue Rezin

  2. Added as Co-Sponsor Sen. Jason Plummer

  3. Added as Co-Sponsor Sen. Donald P. DeWitte

  4. Added as Co-Sponsor Sen. Seth Lewis

  5. Added as Co-Sponsor Sen. Chapin Rose

  6. Added as Co-Sponsor Sen. Darby A. Hills

  7. Added as Co-Sponsor Sen. Craig Wilcox

  8. Added as Co-Sponsor Sen. Chris Balkema

  9. Added as Co-Sponsor Sen. Erica Harriss

  10. Added as Chief Co-Sponsor Sen. Sally J. Turner

  11. Referred to Assignments

  12. First Reading

  13. Filed with Secretary by Sen. Dave Syverson

Sponsors

Sponsorship breakdown

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1 sponsors · 10 co-sponsors · 172 not signed on

Sponsors (1)

Co-sponsors (10)

Not signed on (172)

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Frequently asked questions

What does SB4205      do?
Amends the Use Tax Act, the Service Use Tax Act, the Service Occupation Tax Act, and the Retailers' Occupation Tax Act. Provides that, from July 1, 2026 through December 31, 2026, use and occupation taxes on motor fuel and gasohol are imposed at the rate of 1.25%. Makes corresponding changes concerning the distribution of proceeds. Effective immediately.
Who sponsors SB4205     ?
SB4205      is sponsored by Dave Syverson (Republican), Sally J. Turner (Republican), Erica Harriss (Republican), Chris Balkema (Republican), Craig Wilcox (Republican), Darby A. Hills (Republican), Chapin Rose (Republican), Seth Lewis (Republican), Donald P. DeWitte (Republican), Jason Plummer (Republican), and Sue Rezin (Republican).
What is the current status of SB4205     ?
This bill has been introduced in the Senate. Introduced May 13, 2026. It must pass committee before a floor vote.
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