Illinois 104th General Assembly Status: Introduced Bipartisan · 7 D · 4 R cosponsors

HB4838      — RENEWABLE FUELS PROGRAM

Last action — Added Co-Sponsor Rep. Ryan Spain

  1. 1
    Introduced
  2. 2
    In Committee
  3. 3
    Passed House
  4. 4
    Passed Senate
  5. 5
    To Executive
  6. 6
    Enacted

This bill has been introduced in the House. Introduced February 03, 2026. It must pass committee before a floor vote.

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Odds of enactment

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Prognosis

Advancing 34% · moderate confidence

  • Introduced

    Current position in the legislative process.

  • 11 sponsors

    1 primary, 10 co-sponsors signed on.

  • Bipartisan support

    Sponsored across 2 parties (7 D · 4 R) — cross-party backing.

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In plain language

Establishes a program for funding renewable fuel infrastructure improvements.

The bill creates the Renewable Fuels Infrastructure Program to provide grants for installing equipment that supports higher blends of ethanol and biodiesel. It establishes a special fund for these grants, with specific funding transfers scheduled from another state fund.

What this means for you
  • Environment: This bill may lead to increased investment in renewable fuel infrastructure, supporting cleaner fuel options.

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 Text

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Action History

  1. Added Co-Sponsor Rep. Ryan Spain

  2. Added Co-Sponsor Rep. Katie Stuart

  3. Added Co-Sponsor Rep. Martha Deuter

  4. Added Co-Sponsor Rep. Edgar González, Jr.

  5. Added Co-Sponsor Rep. La Shawn K. Ford

  6. Added Chief Co-Sponsor Rep. Joyce Mason

  7. Added Co-Sponsor Rep. Sonya M. Harper

  8. Added Co-Sponsor Rep. Travis Weaver

  9. Added Co-Sponsor Rep. Dan Swanson

  10. Added Co-Sponsor Rep. Charles Meier

  11. House Committee Amendment No. 1 Rule 19(c) / Re-referred to Rules Committee

  12. Rule 19(a) / Re-referred to Rules Committee

  13. House Committee Amendment No. 1 Rules Refers to Energy & Environment Committee

  14. House Committee Amendment No. 1 Referred to Rules Committee

  15. House Committee Amendment No. 1 Filed with Clerk by Rep. Gregg Johnson

  16. Assigned to Energy & Environment Committee

  17. Referred to Rules Committee

  18. First Reading

  19. Filed with the Clerk by Rep. Gregg Johnson

Sponsors

Sponsorship breakdown

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1 sponsors · 10 co-sponsors · 172 not signed on

Sponsors (1)

Co-sponsors (10)

Not signed on (172)

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Subjects

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Frequently asked questions

What does HB4838      do?
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.
Who sponsors HB4838     ?
HB4838      is sponsored by Gregg Johnson (Democrat), Joyce Mason (Democrat), Charles Meier (Republican), Dan Swanson (Republican), Travis Weaver (Republican), Sonya M. Harper (Democrat), La Shawn K. Ford (Democrat), Edgar González, Jr. (Democrat), Martha Deuter (Democrat), Katie Stuart (Democrat), and Ryan Spain (Republican).
What is the current status of HB4838     ?
This bill has been introduced in the House. Introduced February 03, 2026. It must pass committee before a floor vote.
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