RENEWABLE FUELS PROGRAM
Summary
Amends the Environmental Protection Act. Establishes the Renewable Fuels Infrastructure Program, administered by the Department of Agriculture. Allows grants to be awarded from the Renewable Fuels Infrastructure Fund, which is created as a special fund in the State treasury, for the installation of equipment for the storage and dispensing of fuels with higher blends of ethanol or biodiesel feedstock, according to the application and eligibility requirements established by rule by the Department of Agriculture. Requires the Comptroller and Treasurer to transfer, from June 1, 2026, to June 30, 2027, $3,000,000 each calendar quarter from the Underground Storage Tank Fund to the Renewable Fuels Infrastructure Fund. Provides for eligibility for grant funding and eligible expenditures from the fund. Makes conforming changes to the State Finance Act. Effective immediately.
Bill status
in committee
1 of 4 stages cleared
Introduction
Feb 2026
Committee Review
Floor Vote
Governor
Introduced Feb 3, 2026
Last action May 28, 2026
Floor votes
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Full legislative history
Actions timeline
Total actions
19
Key actions
1
Committee
6
Amendments
1
Mar 27, 2026
Committee
House Committee Amendment No. 1 Rule 19(c) / Re-referred to Rules Committee
lower
Mar 27, 2026
Committee
Rule 19(a) / Re-referred to Rules Committee
lower
Mar 20, 2026
Lower · Passed
House Committee Amendment No. 1 Rules Refers to Energy & Environment Committee
lower
Mar 19, 2026
Committee
House Committee Amendment No. 1 Referred to Rules Committee
lower
Mar 19, 2026
Introduced
House Committee Amendment No. 1 Filed with Clerk by Rep. Gregg Johnson
lower
Mar 12, 2026
Committee
Assigned to Energy & Environment Committee
lower
Feb 6, 2026
Committee
Referred to Rules Committee
lower
1 primary · 9 co-sponsors
Sponsors
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