HB1400 95TH GENERAL ASSEMBLY

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95TH GENERAL ASSEMBLY
State of Illinois
2007 and 2008
HB1400

Introduced 2/21/2007, by Rep. Roger L. Eddy

SYNOPSIS AS INTRODUCED:

415 ILCS 120/23 new

Amends the Alternate Fuels Act. Provides that, beginning July 1, 2007 and through June 30, 2012, the Secretary of State must notify each owner of a licensed motor vehicle that many motor vehicles are capable of using E85 blended fuel. Sets forth requirements for this notice. Effective immediately.

FISCAL NOTE ACT MAY APPLY

A BILL FOR

AN ACT concerning environmental safety.

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

Section 5. The Alternate Fuels Act is amended by adding Section 23 as follows:

(415 ILCS 120/23 new)

Sec. 23. Flexible fuel vehicle notification.

(a) Beginning July 1, 2007 and through June 30, 2012, the Secretary of State must notify each owner of a licensed motor vehicle that many motor vehicles are capable of using E85 blended fuel. This notice must be included with the motor vehicle sticker renewal form mailed to the owner by the Office of the Secretary of State.

(b) The notice under this Section must be in the form of a separate paper. The notice must include an image of the American flag and must include the following text:

Are you aware that many motor vehicles are capable of using E85 blended fuel? Using E85 blended fuel helps our economy, helps protect our environment, and helps reduce our dependence on foreign oil. In order to find out which vehicles can use E85 fuel, please contact the manufacturer of your motor vehicle or the Office of the Secretary of State. In order to find out where E85 fuel is available, please contact the Office of the Secretary of State, or examine an Illinois highway map published by the Illinois Department of Transportation.

Section 99. Effective date. This Act takes effect upon becoming law.