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Synopsis As Introduced Creates the Illinois Clean Car Act. Establishes a new motor vehicle emission standard for nonattainment areas in the State as authorized under Section 177 of the federal Clean Air Act. Incorporates emission standards and other provisions of the California Low Emission Vehicle Program into the Illinois Clean Vehicles Program, as is required by Section 177 of the federal Clean Air Act. Requires that all new passenger cars and light-duty trucks sold, leased, or offered for sale or lease, imported, delivered, purchased, rented, acquired, received, titled, or registered in the State beginning with the 2012 model year meet the requirements of the Illinois Clean Vehicles Program. Exempts certain new vehicles from the program. Requires certain types of compliance testing. Requires manufacturers of new motor vehicles subject to the Illinois Clean Vehicles Program to warrant compliance with Illinois Clean Vehicles Program requirements and to comply with certain rules related to the recall of vehicles. Prohibits motor vehicle dealers from selling, offering for sale or lease, or delivering a new motor vehicle subject to these requirements unless the vehicle has received the required certification. Contains other provisions. Requires the Illinois Pollution Control Board to adopt amendments necessary to ensure that the Illinois Clean Vehicle Program is kept identical in substance with the California Low Emission Vehicle Program. Contains other administrative and reporting provisions. Effective immediately.
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