Senate Sponsors: WOOLARD. Short description: ALTERNATE FUELS FUND-USER FEES Synopsis of Bill as introduced: Amends the Motor Fuel Tax Law. Provides that, beginning on July 1, 2001, no tax shall be imposed on alternate fuel used in motor vehicles operating on the public highways and recreational type watercraft operating on the waters of this State. Provides for a transfer of funds from the General Revenue Fund into the Motor Fuel Tax Fund. Amends the Alternate Fuels Act. Creates the Alternate Fuel Infrastructure Advisory Board. Provides that the Board shall determine criteria and procedures to be followed in awarding grants and review applications for grants under the Alternate Fuel Infrastructure Program. Provides that the Environmental Protection Agency shall establish the Alternate Fuel Infrastructure Program, a grant program to provide funding for the building of E85 blend, propane, and compressed natural gas (CNG) fueling facilities to be built within a specified area. Provides that the Environmental Protection Agency shall administer, in cooperation with the Department of Commerce and Community Affairs and Chicago Area Clean Cities, the Clean Fuel Education Program, the purpose of which is to educate fleet administrators and Illinois' citizens about the benefits of using alternate fuels. Extends the rebate program and the ethanol fuel research program. Eliminates the user fees collected under the Act and provides that, beginning on July 1, 2001, specified amounts shall be transferred from the General Revenue Fund into the Alternate Fuels Fund to fund the programs administered under the Act. Effective immediately. Last action on Bill: SESSION SINE DIE Last action date: JAN-07-2003 Location: Senate Amendments to Bill: AMENDMENTS ADOPTED: HOUSE - 0 SENATE - 0 END OF INQUIRY Full Text Bill Status