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Senate Rejects Five-Cent Gas Tax on to House Debate
The Senate advanced legislation to repeal the five-cent-per-gallon state gas tax effective this fall. Supporters say border areas lose business to Indiana and that saving will boost Illinois fuel sales, while opponents argue only station owners benefit. The measure targets the 6.5 cents total gas tax, with the state share at five cents. local jurisdictions could not raise gas taxes after repeal. An Illinois Department of Revenue spokesman noted no major sales spike expected. The roll call was 46 yes, eight no, with four present and one not voting.
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Springfield
Senate
House
Indiana
Illinois
Illinois Department of Revenue
Stanley Weaver
Urbana
Patrick O’malley
Palos Park
William Mahar
Orland Park
Christine Radogno
LaGrange
Debbie Halvorson
Crete
Edward Petka
Plainfield
Lawrence Walsh
D-Elwood
Emil Jones
Chicago
William Shaw
Ddulton
Mike Klemens
Klemens