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<title>Illinois General Assembly - Bill Status for SB 2965</title>
<shortdesc>RENEWABLE FUELS PROGRAM</shortdesc>
<sponsor>
<sponsorhead1>Senate Sponsors</sponsorhead1><sponsors>Sen. Michael W. Halpin</sponsors>
</sponsor>
<lastaction>
<statusdate>2/3/2026</statusdate><chamber>Senate</chamber><action>Assigned to Appropriations- Public Safety and Infrastructure</action>
</lastaction>
<synopsis>
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<reference>30 ILCS 105/5.1038 new</reference><aliasreference></aliasreference><reference>415 ILCS 5/Tit. XIX heading new</reference><aliasreference></aliasreference><reference>415 ILCS 5/60 new</reference><aliasreference></aliasreference><reference>415 ILCS 5/60.1 new</reference><aliasreference></aliasreference><reference>415 ILCS 5/60.2 new</reference><aliasreference></aliasreference><reference>415 ILCS 5/60.3 new</reference><aliasreference></aliasreference><reference>415 ILCS 5/60.4 new</reference><aliasreference></aliasreference><SynopsisText>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.</SynopsisText></synopsis>
<actions>
<statusdate>1/27/2026</statusdate><chamber>Senate</chamber><action>Filed with Secretary by Sen. Michael W. Halpin</action>
<statusdate>1/27/2026</statusdate><chamber>Senate</chamber><action>First Reading</action>
<statusdate>1/27/2026</statusdate><chamber>Senate</chamber><action>Referred to Assignments</action>
<statusdate>2/3/2026</statusdate><chamber>Senate</chamber><action>Assigned to Appropriations- Public Safety and Infrastructure</action>
<statusdate>3/13/2026</statusdate><chamber>Senate</chamber><action>Rule 2-10 Committee Deadline Established As April 24, 2026</action>
</actions>
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