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New bill introduced by Tom Weber on Jan. 9 in the Illinois House—what does HB0036 say?

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Tom Weber, Illinois State Representative from the 64th District | Illinois General Assembly

Tom Weber, Illinois State Representative from the 64th District | Illinois General Assembly

Tom Weber introduced HB0036 in the Illinois House on Jan. 9, 2025, during the general assembly session 104, according to the Illinois General Assembly.

According to the Illinois General Assembly site, the legislature summarized the bill's official text as follows: "Amends the Gasoline Storage Act. Provides that the State Fire Marshal shall allow residential refueling services to be provided by watercraft within the Chain O' Lakes waterway system of northeastern Illinois that are approved by the State Fire Marshal to provide fuel and that meet all applicable fire safety standards."

The following is our breakdown, based on the actual bill text, and may include interpretation to clarify its provisions.

In essence, this bill amends the Gasoline Storage Act to permit residential refueling services provided by watercraft within the Chain O' Lakes waterway system in northeastern Illinois. The State Fire Marshal will oversee the approval of these watercraft, ensuring they are authorized to provide fuel and adhere to all relevant fire safety standards.

Tom Weber is currently serving in the Illinois State House, representing the state's 64th House District. He replaced previous state representative Barbara Wheeler in 2019.

Bills in Illinois follow a multi-step legislative process, beginning with introduction in either the House or Senate, followed by committee review, floor debates, and votes in both chambers before reaching the governor for approval or veto. The General Assembly operates on a biennial schedule, and while typically thousands of bills are introduced each session, only a fraction successfully pass through the process to become law.

You can read more about bills and other measures here.

Bills Introduced by Tom Weber in Illinois House During General Assembly Session 104

Bill NumberDate IntroducedShort Description
HB003601/09/2025Amends the Gasoline Storage Act. Provides that the State Fire Marshal shall allow residential refueling services to be provided by watercraft within the Chain O' Lakes waterway system of northeastern Illinois that are approved by the State Fire Marshal to provide fuel and that meet all applicable fire safety standards.
HB106801/09/2025Amends the School Code. Makes a technical change in a Section concerning the short title.
HB106901/09/2025Amends the Criminal Code of 2012. Makes a technical change in a Section concerning the short title.
HB107001/09/2025Amends the Illinois Vehicle Code. Makes a technical change in a Section concerning the short title.
HB107101/09/2025Amends the Labor Dispute Act. Makes a technical change in a Section concerning the short title.

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