Illinois 94th Regular Session Status: Failed

HB 553 — MOTOR FUEL PRICING ACT

Last action — Tabled By Sponsor Rep. William B. Black

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  1. ✓
    Introduced
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    In Committee
  3. Died in session

This bill died with 94th Regular Session. It reached “In Committee” and never advanced before the session ended, so it can no longer move — a new version would have to be reintroduced in the current session.

This bill is no longer active — its legislative session has ended, so there is no live prognosis. It would have to be reintroduced in the current session to move again.

Summary

Creates the Motor Fuel Fair Marketing Practices Act. Prohibits price gouging on the retail sale of motor fuel in response to the occurrence of a disaster. Provides that a violation of the federal Robinson-Patman Act with respect to the retail sale of motor fuel constitutes a violation of this Act. Prohibits the practice of selling motor fuel at retail prices that are below cost, where the effect is to injure or lessen competition. Provides for investigation and enforcement by the Attorney General. Provides for civil penalties for a violation of the Act. Effective July 1, 2005.

Bill Text

Action History

  1. Tabled By Sponsor Rep. William B. Black

  2. Motion Prevailed

  3. Motion Filed Rep. William B. Black; Table House Bill 553 Pursuant to Rule 60(b)

  4. Remains in Consumer Protection Committee

  5. House Committee Amendment No. 1 Adopted by Voice Vote

  6. House Committee Amendment No. 1 Filed with Clerk by Consumer Protection Committee

  7. Assigned to Consumer Protection Committee

  8. Added Chief Co-Sponsor Rep. Lou Lang

  9. Referred to Rules Committee

  10. First Reading

  11. Filed with the Clerk by Rep. William B. Black

Sponsors

  • William B. Black · Cosponsor

Sponsorship breakdown

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0 sponsors · 1 co-sponsors · 182 not signed on

Sponsors (0)

None.

Co-sponsors (1)

  • William B. Black

Not signed on (182)

182 members have not signed on to this bill.

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Frequently asked questions

What does HB 553 do?
Creates the Motor Fuel Fair Marketing Practices Act. Prohibits price gouging on the retail sale of motor fuel in response to the occurrence of a disaster. Provides that a violation of the federal Robinson-Patman Act with respect to the retail sale of motor fuel constitutes a violation of this Act. Prohibits the practice of selling motor fuel at retail prices that are below cost, where the effect is to injure or lessen competition. Provides for investigation and enforcement by the Attorney General. Provides for civil penalties for a violation of the Act. Effective July 1, 2005.
Who sponsors HB 553?
HB 553 is sponsored by William B. Black.
What is the current status of HB 553?
This bill died with 94th Regular Session. It reached “In Committee” and never advanced before the session ended, so it can no longer move — a new version would have to be reintroduced in the current session.
Where can I track HB 553?
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