House Sponsors: HOLBROOK. Short description: CNTY CD-MOTOR FUEL TAX PROP Synopsis of Bill as introduced: Amends the Counties Code. Provides that county boards may levy upon approval at a referendum a retail motor fuel tax of not more than 4 cents per gallon of motor fuel if the boards do not have the power to levy the tax by ordinance or resolution. Provides that the tax revenue shall be used for public highways and waterways within the county. Effective immediately. FISCAL NOTE (DCCA) HB 1461 is permissive in nature and may have a positive fiscal impact on units of local government, specifically counties, if the aforementioned tax is passed by the electorate. HOME RULE NOTE HB 1461 does not preempt home rule authority. STATE MANDATES FISCAL NOTE In the opinion of DCCA, HB1461 fails to create a State mandate under the State Mandates Act. Last action on Bill: SESSION SINE DIE Last action date: 99-01-12 Location: House Amendments to Bill: AMENDMENTS ADOPTED: HOUSE - 0 SENATE - 0 END OF INQUIRY Full Text Bill Status