IL SB2784

Creates the Cargo Transportation Fee Act effective January 1, 2025, imposing a per-vehicle fee on interstate and intrastate carriers that transport goods into Illinois from intermodal facilities larger than 3,500 acres for retail sale.

Sets tiered fee structure ranging from $0.50 to $8.00 per commercial motor vehicle based on gross weight, with fees increasing in increments from 12,000 pounds or less up to 80,001 pounds or more.

Requires carriers to file monthly returns with the Department of Revenue by the 15th of each month reporting name, address, fee amount, and other information; allows quarterly or annual filing for carriers with average monthly liability under $100 or $20 respectively.

Directs 95% of fee proceeds to the newly created Cargo Transportation Fee Fund for road projects in counties with large intermodal facilities experiencing heightened traffic, and allocates 5% to the State Police Services Fund for weight enforcement operations within 20 miles of such facilities.

Incorporates provisions from the Retailers' Occupation Tax Act and Uniform Penalty and Interest Act to enforce compliance, penalties, and administration of the new fee.