House Sponsors: MITCHELL,BILL-TURNER,JOHN-POE-JONES,JOHN-LAWFER, BOST, MOORE,ANDREA, COULSON AND TENHOUSE. Short description: MOTOR FUEL STANDARDS-NO MTBE Synopsis of Bill as introduced: Amends the Motor Fuel and Petroleum Standards Act. Provides that the intent of the General Assembly is not to unconstitutionally restrict legitimate interstate commerce, but to constitutionally aid the federal government to phase out the use of methyl tertiary butyl ether (MTBE) and to protect Illinois groundwater resources. Provides that the public policy of this State is that MTBE must be removed from Illinois motor fuel. Defines MTBE. Provides that sale of any motor fuel containing any amount of MTBE is a violation of the Act. Requires every retailer of motor fuel to display a statement informing the customer that the motor fuel being sold does not contain MTBE. Sets standards for display of the statement. Deletes all references to methanol and co-solvents in the Act. Effective January 1, 2001. Last action on Bill: SESSION SINE DIE Last action date: 01-01-09 Location: House Amendments to Bill: AMENDMENTS ADOPTED: HOUSE - 0 SENATE - 0 END OF INQUIRY Full Text Bill Status