Sen. Chapin Rose (R-Champaign) voted no this week on legislation pertaining to dyed fuel regulations.
According to the Illinois General Assembly website, SB3090 would, "Amends the Motor Fuel Tax Law. In provisions allowing tax-free sales of dyed diesel fuel for non-highway purposes, provides that the sale must be made by the licensed distributor to the end user of the fuel who is not a licensed distributor (currently, someone who is not a licensed distributor)."
The Motor Fuel Tax Law dictates the tax rates and regulations for motor fuel sales in the state of Illinois.
About his "No" vote on the bill, Rose said, "I’m not going to vote on this because I don’t know what it’s going to do for the people that fuel every farm in my district. Until I know more because frankly, I don’t know what the problem is that we’re trying to solve here. If they are delivering the fuel today and there hasn't been an issue then I don’t know what we’re solving. On the other hand, if they’re required to be licensed anyway, then what are we doing here? I need to know more before I vote for this. I would encourage anybody on both sides who represents downstate to take a second look at this before they vote yes."
Despite Rose's dissent, the bill passed through the Senate with 36 yes votes and 14 no votes.
The bill now goes to the House. The bill has also been referred to the Rules Committee for review by the relevant legislators.
The bill was sponsored by Sen. Ram Villivalam (D-Chicago) in the Senate and Rep. Michael Zalewski (D-Riverside) in the House.
Prior to becoming a member of the Senate in 2013, Rose served in the state House of Representatives from 2003 until 2013. Rose is currently an assistant Republican leader in the caucus.
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