HB 4952

Abstract

Amends the Illinois Vehicle Code. Beginning with the 2007 registration year, with respect to motor vehicles of the first division manufactured in model year 2007 and thereafter other than motorcycles, motor driven cycles, and pedalcycles, changes the annual registration fee to: (i) $38 for motor vehicles within each vehicle class that are rated within the top third of the fuel economy ratings for that class; (ii) $78 for motor vehicles within each vehicle class that are rated within the middle third of the fuel economy ratings for that class; and (iii) $118 for motor vehicles within each vehicle class that are rated within the bottom third of the fuel economy ratings for that class (now, with respect to all motor vehicles of the first division other than motorcycles, motor driven cycles, and pedalcycles, the annual registration fee is $78). Bases the vehicle classes and the fuel economy ratings on those determined by the U.S. Department of Energy and the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency. Provides that the provisions apply only to motor vehicles registered for the first time in the 2007 model year. Requires that the fee remains the same for the life of the vehicle. Requires the Secretary of State to post on its website a fuel economy rating for each make and model of motor vehicle to which the provisions apply and the applicable registration fees for those motor vehicles.