Illinois 95th Regular Session Status: In Committee

HB 485 — E85 MARKET EXPANSION PROGRAM

Last action — Session Sine Die

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  1. ✓
    Introduced
  2. 2
    In Committee
  3. 3
    Passed House
  4. 4
    Passed Senate
  5. 5
    To Executive
  6. 6
    Enacted

This bill died with 95th 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This bill is no longer active — its legislative session has ended, so there is no live prognosis.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

Amends the Illinois Renewable Fuels Development Program Act and the State Finance Act. Provides that the Department of Commerce and Economic Opportunity shall create and operate an E85 Market Expansion Program that provides debit cards, credit cards, E85 coupons, or some other form of negotiable instrument as determined by the Department for $500 in credit towards the purchase price of E85 fuel purchased within Illinois. Requires program applicants to have purchased a new flexible fuel vehicle within the 12-month period prior to submitting the application to be eligible for the Program. Provides that only one Program grant shall be made to the owner of any vehicle during the life of that vehicle. Creates the E85 Market Expansion Fund. Makes other changes. Effective immediately.

Bill Text

Action History

  1. Session Sine Die

  2. Rule 19(a) / Re-referred to Rules Committee

  3. Added Co-Sponsor Rep. Sandy Cole

  4. Added Co-Sponsor Rep. Sandra M. Pihos

  5. Added Co-Sponsor Rep. Ed Sullivan, Jr.

  6. Added Co-Sponsor Rep. Raymond Poe

  7. Added Co-Sponsor Rep. Ron Stephens

  8. Added Co-Sponsor Rep. Linda Chapa LaVia

  9. Added Co-Sponsor Rep. Daniel V. Beiser

  10. Added Co-Sponsor Rep. Patrick J Verschoore

  11. Added Co-Sponsor Rep. Jack McGuire

  12. Added Co-Sponsor Rep. Jack D. Franks

  13. Added Co-Sponsor Rep. Gary Hannig

  14. Added Co-Sponsor Rep. Karen May

  15. Assigned to Executive Committee

  16. Added Chief Co-Sponsor Rep. Michael K. Smith

  17. Added Chief Co-Sponsor Rep. Paul D. Froehlich

  18. Added Chief Co-Sponsor Rep. Mike Boland

  19. Added Chief Co-Sponsor Rep. Sidney H. Mathias

  20. Referred to Rules Committee

  21. First Reading

  22. Filed with the Clerk by Rep. Donald L. Moffitt

Sponsors

  • Donald L. Moffitt · Cosponsor

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

Sponsors (0)

None.

Co-sponsors (1)

  • Donald L. Moffitt

Not signed on (182)

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Frequently asked questions

What does HB 485 do?
Amends the Illinois Renewable Fuels Development Program Act and the State Finance Act. Provides that the Department of Commerce and Economic Opportunity shall create and operate an E85 Market Expansion Program that provides debit cards, credit cards, E85 coupons, or some other form of negotiable instrument as determined by the Department for $500 in credit towards the purchase price of E85 fuel purchased within Illinois. Requires program applicants to have purchased a new flexible fuel vehicle within the 12-month period prior to submitting the application to be eligible for the Program. Provides that only one Program grant shall be made to the owner of any vehicle during the life of that vehicle. Creates the E85 Market Expansion Fund. Makes other changes. Effective immediately.
Who sponsors HB 485?
HB 485 is sponsored by Donald L. Moffitt.
What is the current status of HB 485?
This bill died with 95th 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 485?
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