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SB 2900 Illinois Senate · 104th Regular Session

VEH CD-BIODIESEL USE

Summary
Amends the Illinois Vehicle Code. Provides that, beginning July 1, 2027, a diesel powered vehicle owned or operated by the State, any county or unit of local government, any school district, any community college or public college or university, or any mass transit agency must use a biodiesel blend that contains 19%, unless the engine is designed or retrofitted to operate on a higher percentage of biodiesel or on ultra low sulfur fuel. Allows, in December, January, February, and March, a biodiesel blend of at least 10% to be used. Effective immediately.
Issues: ✓ EnergySupports EnergyMandates 19% biodiesel blend for public fleets by 2027, promoting renewable energy use and reducing fossil fuel dependence per bill summary.95% confidence ✓ EnvironmentSupports EnvironmentMandates 19% biodiesel in public vehicles starting 2027, reducing emissions and promoting renewable energy use per bill summary.95% confidence ✓ TransportationSupports TransportationMandates 19% biodiesel blend for government vehicles, promoting sustainable fuel use in transportation infrastructure per Illinois Vehicle Code amendment.90% confidence
Bill status in committee 1 of 4 stages cleared
Introduction
Jan 2026
Committee Review
Floor Vote
Governor
Introduced Jan 27, 2026 Last action May 22, 2026
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8
Key actions
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Committee
4
May 22, 2026
Committee
Rule 3-9(a) / Re-referred to Assignments
upper
Mar 13, 2026
Upper · Passed
Rule 2-10 Committee Deadline Established As April 24, 2026
upper
Feb 3, 2026
Committee
Assigned to Appropriations- Public Safety and Infrastructure
upper
Jan 27, 2026
Committee
Referred to Assignments
upper
1 primary · 0 co-sponsors

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Patrick Joyce
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