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1    AN ACT concerning transportation.
 
2    Be it enacted by the People of the State of Illinois,
3represented in the General Assembly:
 
4    Section 5. The Illinois Vehicle Code is amended by adding
5Section 13C-80 as follows:
 
6    (625 ILCS 5/13C-80 new)
7    Sec. 13C-80. Inspection replacement plan; report to
8General Assembly. By October 1, 2022, the Agency shall submit
9a written report to the General Assembly containing its plan
10to replace the dismantled official inspection stations located
11in the City of Chicago. The removal of the official inspection
12stations adversely impacted Chicago's 2.8 million population.
13    The plan shall consist of either a pilot program or a
14permanent replacement program. The described plan shall
15provide information on the proposed locations of the new
16stations within the City of Chicago, information on programs
17implemented in other states, and a target date for full
18operation of all stations. The Agency shall issue a request
19for proposals related to its plan by January 1, 2023.
20    The described plan shall also contain a timeline of
21actions including the issuance of a request for proposals by
22January 1, 2023. The plan shall include procurement of
23services, technology, equipment, and other elements necessary

 

 

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1to replace the former vehicle testing lanes and shall state
2whether the replacement stations in the City of Chicago will
3utilize permanent self-service kiosks or other services. The
4plan shall also include the Agency's strategy of how best to
5inform people of the location and hours of operation of the new
6official inspection stations and conduct an informational
7campaign.
8    Any contracts awarded as a result of this plan shall
9adhere to all State procurement requirements. The State shall
10consider contracting with minority-owned businesses as defined
11in Section 2 of the Business Enterprise for Minorities, Women,
12and Persons with Disabilities Act.
 
13    Section 99. Effective date. This Act takes effect upon
14becoming law.