Date	Chamber	Action
1/13/2009	House	Session Sine Die

Statutes Amended In Order of Appearance

225 ILCS 470/23.5 new

Synopsis As Introduced
Amends the Weights and Measures Act. Provides that the Department of Agriculture shall conduct a survey on the effect of temperatures on fuel deliveries. Provides that the survey shall be conducted during routine dispenser inspections by determining the accuracy of fuel delivery and by recording fuel temperature, air temperature, and storage tank temperature at fuel stations and other fuel facilities subject to inspection. Provides that the Department shall submit the results of the survey to the Illinois Environmental Protection Agency, which shall conduct a cost-benefit analysis and comparison of various options relative to temperature-corrected gallonage temperatures. Provides that the Agency shall evaluate how different reference temperatures or temperature correction devices apply to alternative fuels and low-carbon fuel standards. Provides that the Agency shall convene an advisory group no later than January 25, 2009, that includes, but is not limited to, equipment manufacturers, consumer groups, fuel industry representatives, agricultural commissioners, appropriate government agencies, and other interested parties to provide guidance on the study pursuant to specified provisions and to provide guidance on the analysis and recommendations. Provides that the Agency, in partnership with the Department, shall conduct public hearings on the cost-benefit analysis and report to the General Assembly regarding recommended legislation and regulations based on the results of the study not later than December 31, 2009. Effective immediately.

Actions 

Date	Chamber	Action
2/15/2008	House	Filed with the Clerk by Rep. Paul D. Froehlich
2/15/2008	House	First Reading
2/15/2008	House	Referred to Rules Committee
2/22/2008	House	Assigned to Agriculture & Conservation Committee
3/14/2008	House	Rule 19(a) / Re-referred to Rules Committee
1/13/2009	House	Session Sine Die

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