1/15/08-SB268 remained in the Senate Rules Committee when session ended. It can be brought back for consideration during the 2008 session.

6/7/07-A vote by the full Senate has been delayed until December for a bill intended to lower diesel emissions in the state.
Sponsored by Sen. Jacqueline Collins, D-Chicago, SB268 would put in place a 2.5 percent surcharge onto the sale or lease of trucks that don't have 2007 engines.
It also would set up a program to register all diesel-powered vehicles - on-road and off-road - as well as trains and boats.

4/6/07-A bill awaiting a final vote on the Senate floor is intended to lower diesel emissions in the state.
Sponsored by Sen. Jacqueline Collins, D-Chicago, SB268 would put in place a 2.5 percent surcharge onto the sale or lease of trucks that don't have 2007 engines.
The measure also would set up a program to register all diesel-powered vehicles - on-road and off-road - as well as trains and boats.
For Senate bill status, call (217) 782-4517. In Illinois, call 1-800-252-6300.