Illinois proposes new road mileage tax for residents

An Illinois lawmaker has introduced a new bill to create a road mileage tax, aiming to charge residents based on miles driven. This proposal follows previous attempts that faced strong opposition and was withdrawn shortly after introduction in 2019. The Road Usage Charge Act would establish a pilot program to study the tax's effectiveness. Critics argue it could impose extra costs on taxpayers and raise privacy concerns, especially for electric vehicle users who currently avoid gas taxes. Illinois already has one of the highest gas taxes in the U.S. at 67.1 cents per gallon. Some residents have expressed opposition to the new mileage tax proposal, viewing it as an additional financial burden.