EPA-ELECTRIC TRUCK VOUCHERS
Summary
Amends the Environmental Protection Act. Requires the Environmental Protection Agency to establish a voucher program to promote the use of electric vehicles by offering, subject to appropriation, a voucher in specified amounts per electric vehicle purchased or leased. Requires vouchers to be (1) made available for electric vehicles that are registered in Illinois or recognized under the International Registration Plan, (2) issued only to applicants who have a primary residence in Illinois, and (3) made available for direct purchases, purchases through third-party bulk orders, and leasing of electric vehicles. Provides that an applicant shall submit a proof of purchase, lease, or other binding contract regarding the electric vehicle in order to be awarded the voucher. Contains other requirements. Defines "electric vehicle". Contains other provisions.
Bill status
in committee
1 of 4 stages cleared
Introduction
Feb 2023
Committee Review
Floor Vote
Governor
Introduced Feb 17, 2023
Last action Mar 27, 2023
Floor votes
How they voted
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Full legislative history
Actions timeline
Total actions
12
Key actions
1
Committee
4
Mar 27, 2023
Committee
Rule 19(a) / Re-referred to Rules Committee
lower
Mar 7, 2023
Lower · Passed
Do Pass / Short Debate Energy & Environment Committee; 018-009-000
lower
Feb 23, 2023
Committee
Assigned to Energy & Environment Committee
lower
Feb 17, 2023
Committee
Referred to Rules Committee
lower
1 primary · 3 co-sponsors
Sponsors
Role
Legislator
Party
State
District
P
Dan Didech
DDemocratic
Co
Dave Vella
DDemocratic
Co
Kam Buckner
DDemocratic
Co
Michael T. Marron
RRepublican
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