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IL SB3364

Bill

Status

Failed

1/8/2013

Primary Sponsor

Toi Hutchinson

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Origin

Senate

97th General Assembly

AI Summary

  • Creates the Illinois Oil Independence Commission composed of 11 voting members (4 state officials, 4 experts nominated by voting members, 4 General Assembly members) and 3 non-voting members from University of Illinois, Center for Neighborhood Technology, and Argonne National Laboratories.

  • Commission members serve 5-year terms (except General Assembly members who serve 2-year terms) without compensation, and voting members elect a chairperson; 7 voting members constitute a quorum.

  • Directs the Commission to develop a plan reducing Illinois oil consumption by at least 30% from 2009 levels by 2030 and 50% by 2050, considering strategies including electric vehicles, public transportation expansion, renewable heating energy, and building weatherization.

  • Requires the Commission to report to the General Assembly by February 1, 2013 with recommendations for short-term and mid-term policies to achieve oil-reduction goals, with specific legislative action recommendations.

  • Mandates that the Governor evaluate progress toward oil-reduction goals by January 15, 2015 and every 5 years thereafter, making additional recommendations to the General Assembly as needed.

Legislative Description

OIL INDEPENDENCE COMMISSION

Last Action

Session Sine Die

1/8/2013

Committee Referrals

Assignments2/7/2012

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