HB 553 Illinois House · 94th Regular Session

MOTOR FUEL PRICING ACT

Summary

Creates the Motor Fuel Fair Marketing Practices Act. Prohibits price gouging on the retail sale of motor fuel in response to the occurrence of a disaster. Provides that a violation of the federal Robinson-Patman Act with respect to the retail sale of motor fuel constitutes a violation of this Act. Prohibits the practice of selling motor fuel at retail prices that are below cost, where the effect is to injure or lessen competition. Provides for investigation and enforcement by the Attorney General. Provides for civil penalties for a violation of the Act. Effective July 1, 2005.

Bill status in committee 1 of 4 stages cleared

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Mar 2005

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Introduced Mar 2, 2005 Last action Mar 3, 2005

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Mar 2, 2005

House · Introduced

Motion Filed Rep. William B. Black; Table House Bill 553 Pursuant to Rule 60(b)

Feb 23, 2005

House · Reported by committee

Remains in Consumer Protection Committee

Feb 23, 2005

House · Amendment adopted

House Committee Amendment No. 1 Adopted by Voice Vote

Feb 23, 2005

House · Amendment offered

House Committee Amendment No. 1 Filed with Clerk by Consumer Protection Committee

Feb 2, 2005

House · Referred to committee

Assigned to Consumer Protection Committee

Jan 27, 2005

House · Referred to committee

Referred to Rules Committee

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