Bill Status of HB 1626   95th General Assembly

Short Description:  ENERGY EFFICIENT FURNACES

House Sponsors
Rep. Kathleen A. Ryg-Karen May-Naomi D. Jakobsson, Linda Chapa LaVia, Jack D. Franks, Elaine Nekritz and Elizabeth Coulson

Last Action  View All Actions

DateChamber Action
  1/13/2009HouseSession Sine Die

Statutes Amended In Order of Appearance
New Act

Synopsis As Introduced
Creates the Illinois Energy Efficient Furnace Act. Sets out the applicability of the Act. Provides that no later than one year after the effective date of this Act, the Department of Commerce and Economic Opportunity shall promulgate rules establishing minimum efficiency standards for residential furnaces. Sets out minimum efficiency standards for residential furnaces. Provides for exceptions to the provisions of this Act. Provides that no later than 6 months after the effective date of this Act, the Department, in consultation with the Attorney General, shall determine if State implementation of residential furnace standards is preempted by federal law. Provides that the Department may adopt rules to establish increased efficiency standards for residential furnaces in the State. Provides for testing and labeling of all residential furnaces sold in the State in order to ensure compliance with the Act. Sets out penalties for violations of the Act. Effective immediately.

Actions 
DateChamber Action
  2/22/2007HouseFiled with the Clerk by Rep. Kathleen A. Ryg
  2/22/2007HouseAdded Chief Co-Sponsor Rep. Karen May
  2/22/2007HouseFirst Reading
  2/22/2007HouseReferred to Rules Committee
  2/27/2007HouseAssigned to Environment & Energy Committee
  3/2/2007HouseAdded Chief Co-Sponsor Rep. Naomi D. Jakobsson
  3/8/2007HouseAdded Co-Sponsor Rep. Linda Chapa LaVia
  3/8/2007HouseAdded Co-Sponsor Rep. Jack D. Franks
  3/13/2007HouseAdded Co-Sponsor Rep. Elaine Nekritz
  3/22/2007HouseAdded Co-Sponsor Rep. Elizabeth Coulson
  3/23/2007HouseRule 19(a) / Re-referred to Rules Committee
  1/13/2009HouseSession Sine Die

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