Illinois General Assembly - Bill Status for EO2108
Bill Status of EO2108102nd General Assembly Short Description:ELECTRIC VEHICLE PROCUREMENT
Sponsor: Governor
Last Action
Date
Chamber
Action
4/22/2021
Senate
Filed with the Secretary of State
Synopsis As Introduced Contains a preamble concerning climate change, transportation, and other matters. Pursuant to Article V of the Illinois Constitution, orders the following effective April 22, 2021: Provides that the State shall develop and implement a program for procurement of electric and other low emission or zero emission vehicles for State purposes. Provides that the State shall establish a State Fleet Working Group convened by the Department of Central Management Services and composed of representatives from the Department of Transportation, the Illinois Environmental Protection Agency, and the Illinois Commerce Commission. Sets forth the responsibilities of the Working Group. Directs the Department of Central Management Services, in conjunction with other State agencies, to develop a plan to install electric vehicle chargers on State property. Directs the Illinois State Board of Education to collaborate with the Department of Transportation and the Illinois Environmental Protection Agency to develop tools and provide information to assist school districts in assessing the benefits and costs of zero emission bus options when replacing school buses. Provides that the provisions of this Executive Order shall not be construed to contravene federal or State law. Provides that the provisions of this Executive Order are severable.