HB 4613

Abstract

Amends the School Code. Creates the School Transportation Renewable Fuels Task Force. Requires the task force to study the potential advantages and disadvantages of using biodiesel in school bus transportation by (1) conducting hearings to determine if biodiesel is currently used in Illinois school transportation and the value of such fuel usage, (2) determining the effects that biodiesel usage has on the long-term health of students, (3) studying the history of biodiesel usage in school transportation, (4) studying and reporting on current and past programs or incentives that promote or have promoted the use of biodiesel in school transportation, and (5) recommending programs or incentives that could increase the use of biodiesel in school transportation. Sets forth task force membership. Requires the Department of Transportation to provide staff and administrative support to the task force. Requires the task force to submit a report setting forth its findings and recommendations to the Governor and the General Assembly on or before January 1, 2015. Further provides that upon filing its report, the task force is dissolved. Repeals these provisions on January 1, 2016. Effective immediately.