MOTOR FUEL MEASURING DEVISE
Summary
Amends the Motor Fuel and Petroleum Standards Act. Provides that all leaded and unleaded gasoline sold in Illinois shall meet or exceed specified octane numbers; that every retailer of motor fuel must display the octane number or fuel rating of the fuel being dispensed on each motor fuel device that is dispensing a motor fuel product; and that it is a violation to display an octane number or fuel rating on a motor fuel devise that is inconsistent with the qualitative attributes of the motor fuel product being dispensed. Establishes that a criminal action shall be brought against violators of the Act and that, in the case of an administrative hearing, certain monetary penalties shall apply upon determination that a violation has occurred. Makes other changes. Amends the Weights and Measures Act. Makes various changes regarding: submitting, for verification and calibration by the Director of Agriculture, all field standards used for servicing and testing commercial weights and measures; the authority of city sealers and their deputies following noncompliance with training and reporting requirements; inspection fees; criminal actions and administrative penalties for violation of the Act; and other matters. Effective immediately.
Bill status
failed
1 of 4 stages cleared
Introduction
Feb 2009
Committee Review
Floor Vote
Governor
Introduced Feb 27, 2009
Last action Jan 11, 2011
Floor votes
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Full legislative history
Actions timeline
Total actions
6
Key actions
0
Committee
3
Jan 11, 2011
House · Failed
Session Sine Die
Mar 13, 2009
House · Referred to committee
Rule 19(a) / Re-referred to Rules Committee
Mar 4, 2009
House · Referred to committee
Assigned to Agriculture & Conservation Committee
Feb 27, 2009
House · Referred to committee
Referred to Rules Committee
0 primary · 1 co-sponsor
Sponsors
Role
Legislator
Party
State
District
Co
Brandon W. Phelps
DDemocratic
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