Bill Status of SB3171  93rd General Assembly


Short Description:  EPA-ALTERNATE FUELS

Senate Sponsors
Sen. Ira I. Silverstein

Last Action
DateChamber Action
  1/11/2005SenateSession Sine Die

Statutes Amended In Order of Appearance
415 ILCS 120/10
415 ILCS 120/30
415 ILCS 120/31


Synopsis As Introduced
Amends the Alternate Fuels Act. Provides that beginning July 1, 2004, owners of vehicles using domestic renewable fuel are eligible to apply for a fuel cost differential rebate. Provides that biodiesel blended fuel facilities may be included in the Alternate Fuel Infrastructure Program administered by the Department of Commerce and Economic Opportunity. Provides that "alternate fuel" includes, among other fuels, "80% bio-based methanol" (instead of "bio-based methanol"), fuels that are 80% (instead of 70%) derived from biomass, and hydrogen fuel. Provides that "domestic renewable fuel" includes, among other fuels, "80% bio-based methanol" (instead of "bio-based methanol") and 20% biodiesel fuel (instead of "fuels derived from bio mass"). Makes other changes. Effective immediately.

Actions 
DateChamber Action
  2/6/2004SenateFiled with Secretary by Sen. Ira I. Silverstein
  2/6/2004SenateFirst Reading
  2/6/2004SenateReferred to Rules
  2/18/2004SenateAssigned to Executive
  2/26/2004SenateTo Subcommittee
  2/27/2004SenateRule 3-9(a) / Re-referred to Rules
  1/11/2005SenateSession Sine Die