Today, State Representative Brad Fritts (R-Dixon) joined his Republican colleagues in a press conference on affordability in Illinois. He championed legislation to suspend the state sales tax on gas to provide immediate relief to Illinois residents.
“Affordability is the top issue for Illinoisans,” said Fritts. “At any time, Governor Pritzker could join our efforts by temporarily suspending the state sales tax on gas, which is a tax on a tax. I signed onto House Bill 5738, which would suspend the state sales tax on gas for six months, to allow Illinois families to save a little bit of extra money every time they fill their tank.
“But instead of providing meaningful relief, the Governor would rather keep this added tax and then turn around and say this is all President Trump’s fault. Well, good leaders don’t pass the buck. They take accountability and find solutions to problems.
“I call on my fellow lawmakers to support this common-sense piece of legislation aimed at making life more affordable here in Illinois.”