HB4838 - 104th General Assembly (2025-2026)

RENEWABLE FUELS PROGRAM
Last Action
2/06/2026 - House: Referred to Rules Committee
House Sponsors
Rep. Gregg Johnson
Statutes Amended In Order of Appearance
30 ILCS 105/5.1038 new  
415 ILCS 5/Tit. XIX heading new  
415 ILCS 5/60 new  
415 ILCS 5/60.1 new  
415 ILCS 5/60.2 new  
415 ILCS 5/60.3 new  
415 ILCS 5/60.4 new  
Synopsis As Introduced
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.
Actions
DateChamberAction
2/03/2026HouseFiled with the Clerk by Rep. Gregg Johnson
2/06/2026HouseFirst Reading
2/06/2026HouseReferred to Rules Committee