Bill > HB1262

This bill amends the Illinois Procurement Code to exclude authorized emergency vehicles from the definitions of "flexible fuel vehicles" and "fuel efficient hybrid vehicles" when purchasing motor vehicles with state funds. Specifically, the bill modifies existing language that requires gasoline-powered vehicles purchased with state funds to be flexible fuel vehicles (capable of running on gasoline or E-85 fuel) or fuel efficient hybrid vehicles (using both a gasoline/diesel engine and an electric motor with at least a 20% improvement in fuel economy). The new provision explicitly states that authorized emergency vehicles—which typically include police, fire, and ambulance vehicles—are not subject to these fuel efficiency and alternative fuel requirements. This exemption likely recognizes that emergency vehicles have unique operational needs that may make standard fuel efficiency guidelines impractical or potentially compromise their critical public safety functions. The amendment ensures that state procurement rules provide flexibility for purchasing emergency vehicles without being constrained by the previous fuel-related specifications.

https://www.ilga.gov/legislation/BillStatus.asp?DocNum=1262&GAID=18&DocTypeID=HB&SessionID=114&GA=104