HB0229 Summary

• Creates the Illinois Renewable Fuel Standards Act requiring all diesel fuel sold in Illinois to contain minimum biodiesel percentages: 5% from July 1, 2021 through June 30, 2024, and 20% from July 1, 2024 onward (subject to Director of Agriculture certification of supply, standards, and infrastructure conditions).

• Exempts specific equipment from biodiesel requirements including nuclear plant motors, railroad locomotives, certain U.S. Coast Guard vessels, and generators designed for jurisdictions without biodiesel mandates; Number 1 diesel fuel is fully exempt.

• Requires refineries and terminals to disclose biodiesel content on bills of lading and delivery tickets using volume percentage, gallon ratios, or ASTM "Bxx" designation.

• Modifies biodiesel tax treatment under Use Tax Act, Service Use Tax Act, Service Occupation Tax Act, and Retailers' Occupation Tax Act by shortening exemption periods for 100% biodiesel and blends over 10% biodiesel to end December 31, 2021, with a new partial exemption for blends over 20% through June 30, 2024.

• Directs Department of Agriculture to adopt rules and beginning in 2026 submit annual reports to the General Assembly regarding implementation, including biodiesel supply, pricing, and in-state production impacts.