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IL SB2965
Bill
Status
Introduced
1/27/2026
Primary Sponsor
Michael Halpin
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AI Summary
- Establishes the Renewable Fuels Infrastructure Program administered by the Department of Agriculture to provide grants for installing equipment to store and dispense higher-blend ethanol (greater than E-10) and biodiesel (greater than B-10) fuels
- Creates the Renewable Fuels Infrastructure Fund with $3,000,000 quarterly transfers from the Underground Storage Tank Fund from July 1, 2026 to June 30, 2027 (up to $12 million total)
- Limits grant recipients to retail petroleum marketers, petroleum terminal operators, and related companies, with a maximum of $1,000,000 per company and $100,000 per site
- Requires grant recipients to cover at least 50% of equipment installation costs; public bodies are ineligible for funding
- Transfers are suspended if the Underground Storage Tank Fund balance falls to $50,000,000 or below
Legislative Description
RENEWABLE FUELS PROGRAM
Last Action
Rule 2-10 Committee Deadline Established As April 24, 2026
3/13/2026
Committee Referrals
Appropriations - Public Safety and Infrastructure2/3/2026
Assignments1/27/2026
Full Bill Text
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