E85 BLEND FUEL-CMS-VEHICLES House SponsorsRep. Robert F. Flider-Jack D. Franks-Lisa M. Dugan-Robert W. Pritchard-Jim Sacia, Careen M Gordon, Michelle Chavez, Charles E. Jefferson, Naomi D. Jakobsson, Michael Tryon, Linda Chapa LaVia, Mike Boland, Shane Cultra, Patricia Bailey and Donald L. Moffitt Senate Sponsors(Sen. Pamela J. Althoff) 1/9/2007HouseSession Sine Die 20 ILCS 405/405-280was 20 ILCS 405/67.15 Amends the Department of Central Management Services Law. Provides that on and after January 1, 2007 and through December 31, 2009 at least 10% of all new or replacement vehicles purchased by the Department must be capable of running on E85 blend fuel. Requires that on and after January 1, 2010 at least 20% of these vehicles must be capable of running on E85 blend fuel. Provides that the retrofit of an existing Department vehicle so that it runs on E85 blend fuel counts as a replacement vehicle purchased by the Department for the year in which the retrofit occurs. Effective immediately.House Amendment No. 1 Deletes reference to:20 ILCS 405/405-280was 20 ILCS 405/67.15Adds reference to:30 ILCS 500/25-70Deletes everything after the enacting clause. Amends the Illinois Procurement Code. Provides that when economically and practicably feasible, contracts may be established that give purchasing preference to motor vehicles meeting certain minimum requirements. Sets forth that the minimum requirements for vehicles powered by gasoline include the capability of using majority blended ethanol fuel, or being rated among the top 20% by vehicle class for fuel efficiency, or both. Provides that the minimum requirement for vehicles powered by diesel fuel include the capability of using at least 2% bio-diesel fuel. Provides that the Chief Procurement Officer may determine that certain vehicle classes are exempt from these minimum requirements based upon the vehicle's intended use or other reasonable considerations. Effective immediately.Fiscal Note (H-AM 1) (Department of Central Management Services) The Department of Central Management Services anticipates no fiscal impact from this bill. 2/16/2005HouseFiled with the Clerk by Rep. Robert F. Flider 2/16/2005HouseFirst Reading 2/16/2005HouseReferred to Rules Committee 2/17/2005HouseAssigned to State Government Administration Committee 3/2/2005HouseMotion to Suspend Rule 25 - Prevailed 3/3/2005HouseHouse Amendment No. 1 Filed with Clerk by State Government Administration Committee 3/3/2005HouseHouse Amendment No. 1 Adopted in State Government Administration Committee; by Voice Vote 3/3/2005HouseDo Pass as Amended / Short Debate State Government Administration Committee; 008-000-000 3/3/2005HousePlaced on Calendar 2nd Reading - Short Debate 3/3/2005HouseAdded Chief Co-Sponsor Rep. Jack D. Franks 3/3/2005HouseAdded Chief Co-Sponsor Rep. Lisa M. Dugan 3/10/2005HouseFiscal Note Filed As Amended by HA 1 3/10/2005HouseAdded Co-Sponsor Rep. Careen M Gordon 4/5/2005HouseAdded Co-Sponsor Rep. Michelle Chavez 4/5/2005HouseAdded Co-Sponsor Rep. Charles E. Jefferson 4/5/2005HouseAdded Co-Sponsor Rep. Naomi D. Jakobsson 4/8/2005HouseSecond Reading - Short Debate 4/8/2005HouseHeld on Calendar Order of Second Reading - Short Debate 4/15/2005HousePlaced on Calendar Order of 3rd Reading - Short Debate 4/15/2005HouseThird Reading - Short Debate - Passed 114-000-000 4/15/2005HouseAdded Chief Co-Sponsor Rep. Robert W. Pritchard 4/15/2005HouseAdded Chief Co-Sponsor Rep. Jim Sacia 4/15/2005HouseAdded Co-Sponsor Rep. Michael Tryon 4/15/2005HouseAdded Co-Sponsor Rep. Linda Chapa LaVia 4/15/2005HouseAdded Co-Sponsor Rep. Mike Boland 4/15/2005HouseAdded Co-Sponsor Rep. Shane Cultra 4/15/2005HouseAdded Co-Sponsor Rep. Patricia Bailey 4/15/2005HouseAdded Co-Sponsor Rep. Donald L. Moffitt 4/19/2005SenateArrive in Senate 4/19/2005SenatePlaced on Calendar Order of First Reading April 20, 2005 5/26/2005SenateChief Senate Sponsor Sen. Pamela J. Althoff 5/26/2005SenateFirst Reading 5/26/2005SenateReferred to Rules 1/9/2007HouseSession Sine Die