Creates the Road Usage Charge Act.

Creates the Road Usage Charge Act. Establishes the Road Usage Charge Advisory Committee to guide the development and evaluation of the road usage charge pilot program and to assess the potential for mileage-based revenue as an alternative to the current system of taxing highway use
through motor fuel taxes. Sets forth the membership and duties of the committee. Requires the Department of Transportation, in consultation with the Secretary of State and based on the recommendations of the Committee, to implement a statewide pilot program by January 1, 2026 to assess a user fee on owners of motor vehicles that is based on the number of miles traveled on public roadways in this State by those vehicles. Amends the Metropolitan Transit Authority Act. Provides that, on and after February 1, 2026, the Chicago Transit Board shall have 8 members (currently 7 members). Makes changes to the number of affirmative votes by Directors
required to issue bonds. Amends the Regional Transportation Authority Act.

Committee Deadline established as 4/11/25.

02/062025 First reading. Referred to Senate Committee on Assignments.
03/04/2025 Assigned to Senate Committee on Transportation.
03/11/2025 Senate Transportation Committee Amendment No. 1 referred to Senate Committee on Assignments.
03/12/2025 Amendment No. 1 referred to Senate Committee on Transportation.
03/19/2025 Senate Committee Amendment No. 1 postponed in Senate Committee on Transportation.