A press release from State Rep. Allen Skillicorn:
Representative Allen Skillicorn and Concerned Citizens to Hold Capitol Rally in Opposition to Gas Tax Increase
East Dundee, IL – On Monday, January 7 at 10:45 a.m., State Representative Allen Skillicorn (R-East Dundee) will hold a press conference in the Blue Room at the Illinois State Capitol in Springfield to oppose increasing the state motor fuel tax.
Following the press conference, Skillicorn will be joined by concerned citizens and activities for a rally to be held in the Capitol Rotunda at 11:30 a.m.
“The worst kept secret in Springfield is a rumored massive gasoline and diesel tax hike,” said Skillicorn.
“Just when gas prices are finally falling, and little more than a year after income taxes were hiked 32 percent, greedy politicians seem all too willing to take more of our hard-earned money.
“It’s just plain wrong.”
State Reps. Allen Skillicorn and Jeanne Ives hold a “yellow Jacket” rally in opposition to Democrats’ proposal to hike gas taxes.
Just before Christmas, Skillicorn was joined by Representative Jeanne Ives and other activists – all donning yellow jackets in solidity with similar protests in France – to speak out against the idea of Illinois becoming the state with the largest tax on motor fuel at a press conference in Chicago.
On Monday, Skillicorn will address how the lock box amendment precludes the need for a motor fuel tax increase of 30 cents or more and the need for Illinois to first work with its congressional delegation regarding proposed infrastructure spending on the federal level.
Illinois is ranked number 10 in the Nation regarding state gasoline tax at 37 cents per gallon. Penn is number one at 59 cents per gallon. The federal tax is 18 cents in all 50 States. So, in Illinois, owners of gasoline powered vehicles pay a total of 55 cents per gallon.
The Illinois Legislature, controlled by Madigan and Democrats for decades, has been diverting some of the motor fuel taxes collected in the State to items other than roads and bridges.
An issue not yet addressed is about the free loaders who drive electric cars that receive their power from the electric grid. These free loaders use our roads and bridges but contribute nothing towards their maintenance. The Legislature needs to determine HOW to collect road use taxes from these individuals.
Obviously the larger the vehicle and the heavier the weight the more damage to the road. I found this chart which is interesting and implies focusing on electric vehicles, or even gasoline cars, misses the point.
https://streets.mn/2016/07/07/chart-of-the-day-vehicle-weight-vs-road-damage-levels/
**The Legislature needs to determine HOW to collect road use taxes from these individuals.**
Who knew “bred winner” loved taxes so much?