HOUSE LAWMAKERS APPROVED AN INCREASE IN THE STATE GAS TAX TO HELP PAY FOR MUCH NEEDED ROAD AND BRIDGE IMPROVEMENTS IN ILLINOIS. 

THE GAS TAX WILL DOUBLE TO 38 CENTS A GALLON ON JULY FIRST UNDER THE 45 BILLION DOLLAR "REBUILD ILLINOIS" PLAN, AND VEHICLE REGISTRATION COSTS WILL RISE. REPRESENTATIVE JAY HOFFMAN OF BELLEVILLE SAYS THE STATE’S DETERIORATING ROADS ARE ALREADY COSTING TAXPAYERS PLENTY.

REPRESENTATIVE STEVE REICK OF WOODSTOCK:

THE PROGRAM ALSO ADDRESSES HIGH SPEED RAIL AND MASS TRANSIT NEEDS. IT MOVES TO THE SENATE FOR A VOTE.