House Sponsors: HOFFMAN. Short description: VEH CD-INSPECTION-REIMBURSE Synopsis of Bill as introduced: Amends the Illinois Vehicle Code and the Automotive Repair Act. Provides that a dealer selling used cars in an area subject to the Vehicle Emissions Inspection Law of 1995 must ensure that a used vehicle he or she sells that is subject to inspection meets the emission standards established under the law. Provides that a dealer has complied with the law if, not more than 120 days before the date of sale, the vehicle has been subjected to an inspection and has passed the inspection or has been granted a waiver of the exhaust gas pollutant standard. Provides that if a person buys a vehicle subject to this provision that has not been inspected or has not received an inspection certificate or been granted a waiver, the person may have the vehicle inspected within 60 days after the date of purchase. Provides that if the vehicle does not pass the inspection, the purchaser may return the vehicle to the dealer and obtain, at no charge, the repairs necessary to allow the vehicle to pass inspection. Provides that, alternatively, the purchaser may repair the vehicle, or have it repaired, and, upon presenting signed and dated receipts or an affidavit signed by the person who repaired the vehicle, be reimbursed by the dealer for the cost of the repairs, up to a total of $450. Provides that the Secretary of State shall adjust the maximum reimbursement amount in January 2003 and in January of each succeeding year to reflect any increase in the consumer price index. Provides that a person who knowingly violates the Vehicle Code provision violates the Automotive Repair Act. FISCAL NOTE (Secretary of State) There would be minimal fiscal impact. Last action on Bill: SESSION SINE DIE Last action date: JAN-07-2003 Location: House Amendments to Bill: AMENDMENTS ADOPTED: HOUSE - 0 SENATE - 0 END OF INQUIRY Full Text Bill Status