HB 2563 Illinois House · 93rd Regular Session

IDLING TIME&EMISSION REDUCTION

Summary
Creates the Idling Time and Emissions Reduction Act. Provides that a marine or rail terminal must operate in a manner that does not cause the engines of diesel trucks to idle or queue for more than 30 minutes while waiting to enter the terminal. Provides that any time a truck idles for more than 30 minutes while waiting to enter, the terminal is guilty of a petty offense punishable by a fine of $250. Provides that a terminal that takes any action intended to avoid or circumvent the requirements of the Act or the reduction of emissions of particulate matter from idling or queuing trucks is guilty of a petty offense punishable by a fine of $750 per truck per violation. Provides that any attempt by the terminal to seek from a vehicle operator reimbursement of a fine under the Act is a Class C misdemeanor. Creates exceptions from application of the Act. Provides that the Secretary of State is responsible for enforcement of the Act and must adopt rules for its implementation.
Bill status failed 1 of 4 stages cleared
Introduction
Feb 2003
Committee Review
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Governor
Introduced Feb 20, 2003 Last action Jan 11, 2005
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Jan 11, 2005
House · Failed
Session Sine Die
Mar 13, 2003
House · Referred to committee
Rule 19(a) / Re-referred to Rules Committee
Feb 26, 2003
House · Referred to committee
Assigned to Environment and Energy Committee
Feb 20, 2003
House · Referred to committee
Referred to Rules Committee
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Kevin Joyce
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