Illinois 2023-2024 Regular Session

Illinois House Bill HB1514

Introduced
1/26/23  
Refer
1/31/23  
Introduced
1/26/23  
Refer
2/23/23  
Refer
1/31/23  
Refer
3/10/23  
Refer
2/23/23  

Caption

STATE FINANCE-MOTOR VEHICLES

Impact

The implications of HB1514 are significant for local municipalities and counties, particularly for those located within areas having a large populace. For instance, if a motor vehicle's titling or registration indicates an address in a county with more than 3 million residents, those funds will be redirected to the Regional Transportation Authority tax fund. This measure is expected to provide a steady flow of revenue to support mass transit initiatives in urban settings while also providing funds to smaller municipalities and counties based on their motor vehicle sales.

Summary

House Bill 1514 introduces amendments to the State Finance Act specifically related to the distribution of funds derived from taxes imposed on motor vehicles that are titled or registered in Illinois. The bill mandates that revenues from the Retailers' Occupation Tax, Service Occupation Tax, Service Use Tax, and Use Tax on these vehicles be allocated to the municipality where the vehicle is registered or the county if the vehicle is registered in an unincorporated area. This reallocation aims to enhance the financial resources available to local governments for infrastructure and transportation projects, ensuring a more localized approach to revenue distribution.

Contention

Debate surrounding HB1514 may focus on the potential disparities in funding allocation it could create between larger and smaller municipalities. Critics might argue that the distribution policy could disproportionately benefit larger urban areas at the expense of rural and suburban regions, which may not receive proportional funding for their transportation and infrastructure needs. Discussions may revolve around ensuring equitable funding opportunities that allow for growth and development across various community sizes rather than centralizing revenue within more populated regions.

Companion Bills

No companion bills found.

Previously Filed As

IL HB2592

USE/OCC TAX-MOTOR FUEL

IL HB1458

USE/OCC-MOTOR FUEL-LOCAL GOV

IL SB1673

USE/OCC TAX-HOLIDAY

IL SB1610

USE/OCC TX-SCHOOL SUPPLIES

IL HB3201

USE/OCC TX-SCHOOL SUPPLIES

IL HB5447

USE/OCC TX-HOLIDAY

IL HB4114

USE/OCC TX-HOLIDAY

IL SB3699

FINANCE-AVIATION

IL SB0329

TAX COMPLIANCE FUND-TRANSFER

IL HB2686

REVENUE-LOCAL DISTRIBUTIONS

Similar Bills

IL SB1673

USE/OCC TAX-HOLIDAY

IL SB0329

TAX COMPLIANCE FUND-TRANSFER

IL HB1458

USE/OCC-MOTOR FUEL-LOCAL GOV

IL HB1575

MOTOR FUEL TAX-RATE

IL HB2613

MOTOR FUEL TAX-RATE

CT SB00501

An Act Adjusting The State Budget For The Biennium Ending June 30, 2017.

CT HB06659

An Act Concerning The State Budget For The Biennium Ending June 30, 2025, And Making Appropriations Therefor.

VA HB1444

State sales and use tax; distribution based on population of cities and counties ages 5 to 19.