HB4838

RENEWABLE FUELS PROGRAM

Introduced·2/3/26
Introduced Text

Establishes the Renewable Fuels Infrastructure Program in Illinois to fund equipment for higher ethanol and biodiesel blends.

Illinois HB4838 establishes the Renewable Fuels Infrastructure Program, administered by the Department of Agriculture. The program creates the Renewable Fuels Infrastructure Fund, which receives $3,000,000 quarterly from the Underground Storage Tank Fund from June 1, 2026, to June 30, 2027. The fund provides grants to petroleum marketers, terminal operators, and other eligible companies for equipment to store and dispense higher ethanol and biodiesel blends. Grants are capped at $1,000,000 per company and $100,000 per site.

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Where it stands

Current
Rules Committee
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Sponsors

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Calendar

Mar 26

4:00 PM

House Energy & Environment Committee Hearing

Mar 24

4:00 PM

House Energy & Environment Committee Hearing

History

May 28

House

Added Co-Sponsor Rep. Katie Stuart

May 28

House

Added Co-Sponsor Rep. Ryan Spain

May 19

House

Added Co-Sponsor Rep. Martha Deuter