Proposed Gas Tax "Lockbox" Constitutional Amendment
If the constitutional amendment is approved Nov. 8, all money raised through various transportation-related levies such as the gas tax, tolls, licenses fees and vehicle registration costs would be put into what amounts to budget "lockbox."
That money could then only be spent on road construction and repair, enforcing traffic laws, paying off debt on transit projects and even costs associated with workers injured on the job. The change would not apply to state and local sales taxes that often are added on top of the gas tax motorists pay at the pump.
Benjamin Brockschmidt, Executive Director/ Vice President of Policy at the Illinois Chamber of Commerce will speak on the proposed lockbox and why it should be supported by the business community and voters at-large.
Mr. Brockschmidt serves as the executive director of the Infrastructure Council which focuses on transportation systems and public works that are essential to sustaining the Illinois economy: roads and bridges, freight and passenger rail service, waterway shipping, airports as well as access to water and sanitary sewage treatment.
The mission of the Government Affairs Council is to advocate for a strong and healthy business environment through influencing of legislative, economic and social policy. The Government Affairs Council brings together sectors of the business community to serve as one voice for business. All advocacy efforts made by the Chamber's Government Affairs Council are founded on encouraging business growth, promoting a strong local economy and fostering a favorable business climate of Rockford, Illinois.
For more information how to join Government Affairs Council, contact Heidi Garner at 815.316.4312