Transportation (Transportation Funding)

in committee · Illinois · Senate May 22, 2026

SR 811: COMMENDS-RICHARD KWASNESKI

This Senate resolution formally recognizes Richard Kwasneski for his nearly 20 years of service as chairman of the Pace Board of Directors. The bill highlights his leadership in expanding suburban transit options and securing major infrastructure funding for the six-county region. It does not create new laws or change policies but serves as a ceremonial tribute to his contributions to public transportation.

Topics ✓ TransportationSupports TransportationBill recognizes leadership in expanding suburban transit and securing infrastructure funding, indicating a supportive stance toward transportation.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Transportation Funding

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in committee · Illinois · House Jun 15, 2026

HB 5763: $IDOT-ROAD FUND REAPPROP

Appropriates $1,260,000,000 to the Department of Transportation to be used for transportation related purposes in municipalities, counties, townships and road districts for projects related to (1) State and local asset management, (2) ADA improvements, (3) bike and pedestrian infrastructure improvements, (4) multi-modal connections, (5) capital safety improvement, and (6) match for federal grant opportunities. Effective July 1, 2026.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesBill appropriates $1.26B to fund essential transportation infrastructure and public services, directly strengthening the budget topic.95% confidence ✓ TransportationSupports TransportationBill appropriates $1.26B to fund transportation projects, safety improvements, and infrastructure upgrades.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Pedestrian Safety Roads & Highways Transportation Funding

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in committee · Illinois · House Mar 24, 2026

HB 5445: LOCAL ROAD USE FUND

Amends the State Finance Act. Creates the Local Road Use Fund. Provides that moneys in the fund shall be used exclusively for local transportation-related purposes, including, but not limited to, costs for construction, maintenance, repair, and betterment of highways, roads, streets, and bridges. Amends the Use Tax Act, the Service Use Tax Act, the Service Occupation Tax Act, and the Retailers' Occupation Tax Act. In provisions concerning the apportionment of moneys in the Road Fund, provides that 85% of the moneys shall be apportioned into the Public Transportation Fund, 10% of the moneys (rather than 15% of the moneys) shall be apportioned into the Downstate Public Transportation Fund, and 5% of the moneys shall be apportioned into the Local Road Use Fund.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesCreates dedicated Local Road Use Fund from tax revenues for transportation infrastructure, ensuring targeted budget allocation for essential public services.95% confidence ✓ TransportationSupports TransportationCreates Local Road Use Fund exclusively for highway/road/bridge construction, maintenance, and repair under State Finance Act amendments.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Sales Tax Roads & Highways Transportation Funding

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in committee · Illinois · Senate Mar 13, 2026

SB 3693: CLEAN TRANSPORTATION STANDARD

Creates the Clean Transportation Standard Act. Establishes a clean transportation standard to reduce life cycle carbon intensity of fuels for the ground transportation sector by specified amounts. Provides for related rulemaking and calculations. Provides that the clean transportation standard shall take the form of a credit marketplace monitored by the Environmental Protection Agency. Provides for verification and data privacy requirements for the Agency. Provides for penalties for failing to offset deficits in certain situations, and for penalties for submitting false information. Exempts airline, rail, ocean-going, and military fuel. Provides that the Agency must develop a periodic fuel supply forecast. Establishes findings. Defines terms. Contains other provisions. Effective January 1, 2027.

Topics ✓ EnergySupports EnergyCreates carbon intensity reduction targets for transportation fuels, promoting cleaner energy alternatives through a credit marketplace and EPA oversight.95% confidence ✓ EnvironmentSupports EnvironmentEstablishes mandatory carbon reduction standard for transportation fuels, directly targeting emissions reduction through EPA-monitored credit system.95% confidence ✓ TransportationSupports TransportationBill establishes clean transportation standard to reduce carbon intensity of ground transportation fuels, directly promoting sustainable transportation through emissions reduction mandates.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Electric Vehicles Renewable Energy Electric Vehicles Rail Transportation Funding

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in committee · Illinois · House Feb 19, 2026

HB 5650: $FY27 IDOT OCE

Makes appropriations for the ordinary and contingent expenses of the Department of Transportation for the fiscal year beginning July 1, 2026, as follows: Other State Funds $5,760,285,739; Federal Funds $14,911,796; Total $5,775,197,535.

Topics ✓ TransportationSupports TransportationBill allocates $5.77B for Department of Transportation operations, directly funding transportation infrastructure and services per fiscal year appropriations.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Transportation Funding

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in committee · Illinois · Senate Feb 25, 2026

SB 4112: $FY27 IDOT OCE

Makes appropriations for the ordinary and contingent expenses of the Department of Transportation for the fiscal year beginning July 1, 2026, as follows: Other State Funds $5,760,285,739; Federal Funds $14,911,796; Total $5,775,197,535.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesBill allocates $5.77B for DOT operations, directly funding essential state infrastructure program through appropriations.95% confidence ✓ TransportationSupports TransportationBill allocates $5.775B to IDOT for FY27 operations, directly funding transportation infrastructure and services through state/federal appropriations.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Appropriations State Budget Roads & Highways Transportation Funding

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in committee · Illinois · Senate Mar 4, 2026

SB 3986: MOTOR FUEL-CPI ADJUSTMENT

SB 3986 stops a scheduled July 1, 2026 increase to Illinois' motor fuel tax that would have been triggered by the Consumer Price Index (CPI). This bill directly affects motor fuel retailers and consumers by preventing a tax hike that would have automatically occurred based on inflation. The key provision amends the Motor Fuel Tax Law to specifically exclude the July 1, 2026 CPI adjustment, effective immediately upon enactment. The change halts an automatic annual tax increase mechanism tied to inflation data.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesPrevents a scheduled motor fuel tax increase, providing tax relief to consumers and retailers by halting an automatic inflation-linked hike.95% confidence ✗ TransportationOpposes TransportationBill halts automatic motor fuel tax increase tied to CPI, preventing additional transportation infrastructure funding. Directly restricts revenue stream for transportation projects.92% confidence

Sub-Topics Transportation Funding

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in committee · Illinois · Senate May 22, 2026

SB 3635: MOTOR FUEL-GRADE CROSSING

Amends the Motor Fuel Tax Law. Provides that the monthly amount transferred from the Motor Fuel Tax Fund to the Grade Crossing Protection Fund shall be increased in each fiscal year by the percentage increase, if any, in the Consumer Price Index for All Urban Consumers for the most recent 12-month period for which data is available on July 1 of the fiscal year for which the monthly grade crossing protection amount is calculated. Effective immediately.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesIncreases annual funding to Grade Crossing Protection Fund based on CPI, ensuring fiscal responsibility and sustained program funding.95% confidence ✓ TransportationSupports TransportationIncreases funding for grade crossing protection (transportation infrastructure safety) via CPI-adjusted Motor Fuel Tax Fund transfer, ensuring sustained project funding.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Transportation Funding

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in committee · Illinois · House Jan 20, 2026

HB 4439: COUNTIES-MOTOR FUEL

Amends the County Motor Fuel Tax Law in the Counties Code. Provides that any county (currently, DuPage, Kane, Lake, Will, and McHenry counties only) may impose a tax upon all persons engaged in the business of selling motor fuel. Provides that, in addition to other uses currently allowed by law, the proceeds from the tax shall be used for the purpose of maintaining and constructing essential transportation-related infrastructure.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesCreates county motor fuel tax with revenue dedicated to transportation infrastructure maintenance and construction, directly funding essential public services.95% confidence ✓ TransportationSupports TransportationBill directs county motor fuel tax proceeds specifically for maintaining/construction of transportation infrastructure, explicitly funding the topic area.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Transportation Funding

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in committee · Illinois · Senate May 22, 2026

SB 3072: INC TAX-FUEL COSTS

Amends the Illinois Income Tax Act. Provides that a taxpayer that incurs qualified infrastructure costs in connection with the sale at a qualified retail motor fuel facility in the State of biodiesel, higher blends of ethanol fuel, and renewable diesel is allowed an income tax credit in an amount equal to 30% of those qualified infrastructure costs. Provides that the credit may not exceed $200,000 per qualified facility and $1,000,000 per taxpayer per taxable year. Effective immediately.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesCreates 30% income tax credit for renewable fuel infrastructure costs, reducing tax liability for eligible businesses, aligning with tax relief support indicators.95% confidence ✓ EnergySupports EnergyProvides 30% tax credit for renewable fuel infrastructure (biodiesel/ethanol), directly promoting clean energy adoption and reducing fossil fuel dependence.95% confidence ✓ EnvironmentSupports EnvironmentProvides 30% income tax credit for infrastructure supporting renewable fuels (biodiesel, ethanol blends, renewable diesel), directly promoting clean energy adoption and reducing fossil fuel reliance.90% confidence ✓ TransportationSupports TransportationProvides tax credit for infrastructure supporting renewable fuel retail, advancing sustainable transportation infrastructure funding per bill's focus on qualified infrastructure costs for alternative fuels.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Income Tax Tax Credits Transportation Funding

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