Illinois 104th General Assembly Status: Introduced 4 D cosponsors

SB2965      — RENEWABLE FUELS PROGRAM

Last action — Rule 3-9(a) / Re-referred to Assignments

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

This bill has been introduced in the Senate. Introduced January 27, 2026. It must pass committee before a floor vote.

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Odds of enactment

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In plain language

The bill establishes a program for funding renewable fuel infrastructure.

The Renewable Fuels Infrastructure Program will provide grants for installing equipment related to higher blends of ethanol and biodiesel. This funding comes from a special state fund, supporting cleaner fuel options.

What this means for you
  • Environment: This program aims to enhance the availability of renewable fuels, potentially benefiting environmental efforts.

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. Rule 3-9(a) / Re-referred to Assignments

  2. Rule 2-10 Committee/3rd Reading Deadline Established As May 22, 2026

  3. Added as Co-Sponsor Sen. Patrick J. Joyce

  4. Added as Co-Sponsor Sen. Mike Porfirio

  5. Rule 2-10 Committee/3rd Reading Deadline Established As May 15, 2026

  6. Added as Co-Sponsor Sen. David Koehler

  7. Rule 2-10 Committee Deadline Established As April 24, 2026

  8. Assigned to Appropriations- Public Safety and Infrastructure

  9. Referred to Assignments

  10. First Reading

  11. Filed with Secretary by Sen. Michael W. Halpin

Sponsors

Sponsorship breakdown

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1 sponsors · 3 co-sponsors · 179 not signed on

Sponsors (1)

Co-sponsors (3)

Not signed on (179)

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Subjects

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Frequently asked questions

What does SB2965      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 SB2965     ?
SB2965      is sponsored by Michael W. Halpin (Democrat), David Koehler (Democrat), Mike Porfirio (Democrat), and Patrick J. Joyce (Democrat).
What is the current status of SB2965     ?
This bill has been introduced in the Senate. Introduced January 27, 2026. It must pass committee before a floor vote.
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