Senate Sponsors: PETERSON-CLAYBORNE-OBAMA. House Sponsors: MOORE-GARRETT Short description: MTR FUEL TX-ENVIRNMNT-PENLTIES Synopsis of Bill as introduced: Amends the Motor Fuel Tax Law and the Environmental Impact Fee Law. Provides that no tax or fee shall be imposed upon the importation or receipt of diesel fuel sold to or used by (now, receipt of diesel fuel by) a registered rail carrier or one otherwise recognized by the Illinois Commerce Commission as a rail carrier (now, only registered rail carriers), to the extent used directly in railroad operations. Provides that the penalties in the Motor Fuel Tax Law for knowingly selling or attempting to sell and for knowingly possessing dyed diesel fuel for highway use apply also to committing these offenses in connection with use by a recreational-type watercraft on the waters in this State. Effective immediately. BALANCED BUDGET NOTE (Bureau of the Budget) Since SB 885 is not a supplemental appropriation bill, the Balanced Budget Note Act is inapplicable. Last action on Bill: PUBLIC ACT.............................. 92-0232 Last action date: AUG-02-2001 Location: Senate Amendments to Bill: AMENDMENTS ADOPTED: HOUSE - 0 SENATE - 0 END OF INQUIRY Full Text Bill Status