IL SR0296

Urges the Governor to sign a multi-state Memorandum of Understanding calling for 30 percent of new truck and bus sales to be zero-emission by 2030 and 100 percent zero-emission by 2050.

Documents that heavy-duty vehicles release 45 percent of U.S. transportation sector nitrogen oxide pollution and 57 percent of fine particulate matter pollution, contributing to smog, asthma, and premature death.

Notes that two-thirds of Illinois residents live in areas failing to meet EPA air quality standards for ozone, with low-income and communities of color disproportionately affected by air pollution and climate change impacts.

Highlights that trucks and buses account for only 4 percent of vehicles on roads but are responsible for nearly 25 percent of transportation sector greenhouse gas emissions, with emissions from trucks being the fastest growing source.

Points to existing electric vehicle manufacturing in Illinois, including Rivian's contract to produce 100,000 electric delivery vans in Normal and Navistar's electric school bus and truck production in Lisle, demonstrating economic opportunity in vehicle electrification.