VEHICLE EMISSIONS ACT House SponsorsRep. Jack D. Franks-Karen May 1/13/2009HouseSession Sine Die New Act625 ILCS 5/13B-80 new Creates the Vehicle Emissions Act. Provides that the Environmental Protection Agency shall adopt and implement emission standards for new vehicles that are 2009 model-year or later for the control of emissions. Sets out a vehicle and engine certification program administered by the Agency. Prohibits the sale or registration in the State of certain vehicles that fail to meet the emission standards of the Act. Sets out special standards for vehicles with on board diagnostic systems. Sets out the procedure for a vehicle manufacturer to appeal the Agency standards. Authorizes the Agency to adopt emission standards for certain motorcycles registered or identified by the Secretary of State. Provides for the certification of school busses. Amends the Illinois Vehicle Code. Provides that nothing in the Chapter 13B of the Code, concerning emission inspection, shall limit the authority of the Agency under the Act. Contains other provisions. 2/27/2007HouseFiled with the Clerk by Rep. Jack D. Franks 2/27/2007HouseFirst Reading 2/27/2007HouseReferred to Rules Committee 3/1/2007HouseAssigned to Environmental Health Committee 3/6/2007HouseAdded Chief Co-Sponsor Rep. Karen May 3/23/2007HouseRule 19(a) / Re-referred to Rules Committee 1/13/2009HouseSession Sine Die