Illinois House Bill 3597

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Spectrum: Slight Partisan Bill (Democrat 3-1)
Status: Introduced on February 17 2023 - 25% progression
Action: 2023-03-27 - Rule 19(a) / Re-referred to Rules Committee
Pending: House Rules Committee
Text: Latest bill text (Introduced) [HTML]

Amends the Environmental Protection Act. Requires the Environmental Protection Agency to establish a voucher program to promote the use of electric vehicles by offering, subject to appropriation, a voucher in specified amounts per electric vehicle purchased or leased. Requires vouchers to be (1) made available for electric vehicles that are registered in Illinois or recognized under the International Registration Plan, (2) issued only to applicants who have a primary residence in Illinois, and (3) made available for direct purchases, purchases through third-party bulk orders, and leasing of electric vehicles. Provides that an applicant shall submit a proof of purchase, lease, or other binding contract regarding the electric vehicle in order to be awarded the voucher. Contains other requirements. Defines "electric vehicle". Contains other provisions.

EPA-ELECTRIC TRUCK VOUCHERS

Rep. Daniel Didech [D]

Rep. Dave Vella [D]

Rep. Michael Marron [R]

Rep. Kambium Buckner [D]

Date	Chamber	Action
2023-03-27	House	Rule 19(a) / Re-referred to Rules Committee
2023-03-22	House	Held on Calendar Order of Second Reading - Short Debate
2023-03-22	House	Second Reading - Short Debate
2023-03-08	House	Added Co-Sponsor Rep. Kam Buckner
2023-03-08	House	Placed on Calendar 2nd Reading - Short Debate
2023-03-07	House	Do Pass / Short Debate Energy & Environment Committee; 018-009-000
2023-03-07	House	Added Chief Co-Sponsor Rep. Michael T. Marron
2023-02-23	House	Assigned to Energy & Environment Committee
2023-02-22	House	Added Chief Co-Sponsor Rep. Dave Vella
2023-02-17	House	Referred to Rules Committee
2023-02-17	House	First Reading
2023-02-17	House	Filed with the Clerk by Rep. Daniel Didech

Chapter	Article	Section	Citation Type	Statute Text
415	5	9.19	New Code	See Bill Text

Type	Source
Summary	https://www.ilga.gov/legislation/BillStatus.asp?DocNum=3597&GAID=17&DocTypeID=HB&SessionID=112&GA=103
Text	https://www.ilga.gov/legislation/103/HB/10300HB3597.htm