Illinois Senate Republicans are pushing back on a series of tax increases and policy rollbacks proposed by Democrats, warning they would raise costs for families, workers, and businesses.
The proposals include Senate Bill 3353, which would create a new tax on digital advertising, and Senate Bill 3796, which would repeal key provisions of the Blue Collar Jobs Act and eliminate the sales tax exemption on biodiesel.
These proposals would increase the cost of doing business in Illinois and put the state at a competitive disadvantage compared to neighboring states.
The digital advertising tax would be passed on to small businesses that rely on affordable online platforms to reach customers, ultimately increasing costs for consumers.
Removing the sales tax exemption on biodiesel would put the tax back on fuel, raising costs for consumers at the pump and increasing transportation costs across the economy. Those higher costs would then be passed on through higher prices for everyday goods.
In addition, critics say repealing the Blue Collar Jobs Act would reduce job opportunities in construction and manufacturing and discourage future investment in Illinois.
Senate Republicans believe Illinois should be focused on policies that encourage economic growth and affordability, rather than proposals that increase costs.
As the proposals move forward, they are urging lawmakers to reject these measures and prioritize policies that support jobs, investment, and working families..
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