HB0273 95TH GENERAL ASSEMBLY

LRB095 03959 LCT 23992 b

95TH GENERAL ASSEMBLY
State of Illinois
2007 and 2008
HB0273

Introduced 1/19/2007, by Rep. Ronald A. Wait

SYNOPSIS AS INTRODUCED:

815 ILCS 370/4.2 new

Amends the Motor Fuel and Petroleum Standards Act. Provides that, on and after January 1, 2008, any gasoline sold or offered for sale in this State for use in motor vehicles must contain a minimum of 10% ethanol, by volume, with specified exceptions. Effective January 1, 2008.

A BILL FOR

AN ACT concerning business.

Be it enacted by the People of the State of Illinois, represented in the General Assembly:

Section 5. The Motor Fuel and Petroleum Standards Act is amended by adding Section 4.2 as follows:

(815 ILCS 370/4.2 new)

Sec. 4.2. Required ethanol content for certain gasoline.

(a) On and after January 1, 2008, any gasoline sold or offered for sale in this State for use in motor vehicles, as defined in Section 1-146 of the Illinois Vehicle Code, must contain a minimum of 10% ethanol, by volume, except as provided in subsection (b).

(b) The standards established under subsection (a) of this Section do not apply to: (1) gasoline sold for use in antique vehicles, as defined in Section 1-102.1 of the Illinois Vehicle Code; (2) gasoline sold for use in motorcycles, as defined in Section 1-147 of the Illinois Vehicle Code; (3) gasoline sold for use in off-highway motorcycles, as defined in Section 1-153.1 of the Illinois Vehicle Code; (4) gasoline sold for use as a fuel for off-highway motor sports racing events; and (5) gasoline sold for use as a fuel for watercraft, as defined in Section 1-2 of the Boat Registration and Safety Act.

Section 99. Effective date. This Act takes effect January 1, 2008.