Illinois General Assembly - Bill Status for HB3597

Synopsis As Introduced
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.

Actions

Date	Chamber	Action
2/17/2023	House	Filed with the Clerk by Rep. Daniel Didech
2/17/2023	House	First Reading
2/17/2023	House	Referred to Rules Committee
2/22/2023	House	Added Chief Co-Sponsor Rep. Dave Vella
2/23/2023	House	Assigned to Energy & Environment Committee
3/7/2023	House	Added Chief Co-Sponsor Rep. Michael T. Marron
3/7/2023	House	Do Pass / Short Debate Energy & Environment Committee; 018-009-000
3/8/2023	House	Placed on Calendar 2nd Reading - Short Debate
3/8/2023	House	Added Co-Sponsor Rep. Kam Buckner
3/22/2023	House	Second Reading - Short Debate
3/22/2023	House	Held on Calendar Order of Second Reading - Short Debate
3/27/2023	House	Rule 19(a) / Re-referred to Rules Committee

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