Bill Status of HB 226   95th General Assembly

Short Description:  MOTOR FUEL SALES-DISABILITIES

House Sponsors
Rep. Patricia Reid Lindner-Harry Osterman-JoAnn D. Osmond-Maria Antonia Berrios-Kurt M. Granberg and Jack D. Franks

Senate Sponsors
(Sen. William Delgado-Christine Radogno-Jeffrey M. Schoenberg)


Last Action  View All Actions

DateChamber Action
  8/16/2007HousePublic Act . . . . . . . . . 95-0193

Statutes Amended In Order of Appearance
815 ILCS 365/2from Ch. 121 1/2, par. 1502
815 ILCS 365/2.5 new
815 ILCS 365/1 rep.

Synopsis As Introduced
Amends the Motor Fuel Sales Act. Repeals language providing that the Act does not apply to gasoline or service stations offering motor fuel for sale only at self-service islands. Requires a station that offers motor fuel for sale only at self-service islands to provide at one or more islands a calling device that allows a person with a decal, a device, or registration plates issued to a person with disabilities to request assistance in dispensing motor fuel. Sets forth requirements for the calling device and signage. Provides that the station may not impose an additional charge for the assistance in dispensing motor fuel. Sets forth circumstances under which: (i) a station is not required to provide a calling device or (ii) a station is required to provide a calling device only during certain hours. Provides that the requirements of the Act do not apply if the driver or a passenger is reasonably capable of dispensing motor fuel. Provides that a gasoline station owner who violates either of these provisions is guilty of a petty offense and subject to a fine of not less than $300 and not more than $600.

House Amendment No. 2
Deletes reference to:
815 ILCS 365/2.5 new

Deletes everything after the enacting clause. Reinserts some of the provisions of the original bill, with changes, additions and deletions. Deletes the provision setting forth requirements for gasoline stations providing service only at self-service islands. Deletes language providing that a gasoline or service station that does not comply with the requirements for stations providing self-service and full service is subject to a fine. Deletes language providing that the requirements of the Act do not apply if the driver or a passenger is reasonably capable of dispensing motor fuel. Provides that gasoline and service stations in this State are subject to the federal Americans with Disabilities Act and must provide refueling service to persons with disabilities without additional charge and must provide signage informing those persons of the availability of that service. Provides that the station owner shall designate the signage to be posted. Sets requirements for posting the signage. Provides that it is a Class C misdemeanor to use a telephone to request refueling assistance for a person with disabilities if that service is not really required. Requires the Secretary of State and the Department of Human Services to provide information regarding the availability of refueling assistance for persons with disabilities. Provides that the Department of Transportation shall work with appropriate industry representatives to increase the signage at gasoline and service stations on interstate highways with regard to the availability of refueling assistance.

Actions 
DateChamber Action
  1/8/2007HousePrefiled with Clerk by Rep. Patricia Reid Lindner
  1/19/2007HouseFirst Reading
  1/19/2007HouseReferred to Rules Committee
  2/7/2007HouseAdded Chief Co-Sponsor Rep. JoAnn D. Osmond
  2/7/2007HouseAssigned to Disability Services Committee
  2/7/2007HouseChief Co-Sponsor Changed to Rep. JoAnn D. Osmond
  2/21/2007HouseAdded Co-Sponsor Rep. Kurt M. Granberg
  3/1/2007HouseAdded Chief Co-Sponsor Rep. Maria Antonia Berrios
  3/1/2007HouseAdded Chief Co-Sponsor Rep. Harry Osterman
  3/1/2007HouseChief Co-Sponsor Changed to Rep. Harry Osterman
  3/1/2007HouseChief Co-Sponsor Changed to Rep. Maria Antonia Berrios
  3/2/2007HouseAdded Co-Sponsor Rep. Jack D. Franks
  3/7/2007HouseRemoved Co-Sponsor Rep. Kurt M. Granberg
  3/21/2007HouseDo Pass / Short Debate Disability Services Committee; 009-000-000
  3/22/2007HousePlaced on Calendar 2nd Reading - Short Debate
  4/19/2007HouseAdded Chief Co-Sponsor Rep. Kurt M. Granberg
  4/20/2007HouseHouse Amendment No. 1 Filed with Clerk by Rep. Patricia Reid Lindner
  4/20/2007HouseHouse Amendment No. 1 Referred to Rules Committee
  4/24/2007HouseHouse Amendment No. 2 Filed with Clerk by Rep. Patricia Reid Lindner
  4/24/2007HouseHouse Amendment No. 2 Referred to Rules Committee
  4/25/2007HouseHouse Amendment No. 2 Rules Refers to Disability Services Committee
  4/25/2007HouseHouse Amendment No. 2 Recommends Be Adopted Disability Services Committee; 007-000-000
  4/25/2007HouseSecond Reading - Short Debate
  4/25/2007HouseHouse Amendment No. 2 Adopted by Voice Vote
  4/25/2007HousePlaced on Calendar Order of 3rd Reading - Short Debate
  4/27/2007HouseThird Reading/Final Action Deadline Extended-9(b) May 3, 2007
  5/2/2007HouseThird Reading - Short Debate - Passed 115-000-001
  5/2/2007HouseHouse Amendment No. 1 Tabled Pursuant to Rule 40(a)
  5/2/2007SenateArrive in Senate
  5/2/2007SenatePlaced on Calendar Order of First Reading May 3, 2007
  5/2/2007SenateChief Senate Sponsor Sen. William Delgado
  5/3/2007SenateFirst Reading
  5/3/2007SenateReferred to Rules
  5/3/2007SenateAssigned to Transportation
  5/4/2007SenateAdded as Alternate Chief Co-Sponsor Sen. Christine Radogno
  5/15/2007SenateDo Pass Transportation; 009-000-000
  5/15/2007SenatePlaced on Calendar Order of 2nd Reading May 16, 2007
  5/15/2007SenateSecond Reading
  5/15/2007SenatePlaced on Calendar Order of 3rd Reading May 16, 2007
  5/22/2007SenateAdded as Alternate Chief Co-Sponsor Sen. Jeffrey M. Schoenberg
  5/22/2007SenateThird Reading - Passed; 054-000-000
  5/22/2007HousePassed Both Houses
  6/20/2007HouseSent to the Governor
  8/16/2007HouseGovernor Approved
  8/16/2007HouseEffective Date January 1, 2008
  8/16/2007HousePublic Act . . . . . . . . . 95-0193

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