RENEWABLE FUELS PROGRAM
Sponsored By: Gregg Johnson (Democratic)
In Committee
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.
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Bill Overview
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Sponsors & Cosponsors
Sponsor
Gregg Johnson
Democratic • House
Cosponsors
Charles Meier
Republican • House
Dan Swanson
Republican • House
Edgar González, Jr.
Democratic • House
Joyce Mason
Democratic • House
Katie Stuart
Democratic • House
La Shawn K. Ford
Democratic • House
Martha Deuter
Democratic • House
Ryan Spain
Republican • House
Sonya M. Harper
Democratic • House
Travis Weaver
Republican • House
Roll Call Votes
No roll call votes available for this bill.
Actions Timeline
Added Co-Sponsor Rep. Ryan Spain
5/28/2026HouseAdded Co-Sponsor Rep. Katie Stuart
5/28/2026HouseAdded Co-Sponsor Rep. Martha Deuter
5/19/2026HouseAdded Co-Sponsor Rep. Edgar González, Jr.
5/18/2026HouseAdded Co-Sponsor Rep. La Shawn K. Ford
5/15/2026HouseAdded Chief Co-Sponsor Rep. Joyce Mason
5/14/2026HouseAdded Co-Sponsor Rep. Sonya M. Harper
5/14/2026HouseAdded Co-Sponsor Rep. Travis Weaver
4/21/2026HouseAdded Co-Sponsor Rep. Dan Swanson
4/14/2026HouseAdded Co-Sponsor Rep. Charles Meier
4/14/2026HouseHouse Committee Amendment No. 1 Rule 19(c) / Re-referred to Rules Committee
3/27/2026HouseRule 19(a) / Re-referred to Rules Committee
3/27/2026HouseHouse Committee Amendment No. 1 Rules Refers to Energy & Environment Committee
3/20/2026HouseHouse Committee Amendment No. 1 Referred to Rules Committee
3/19/2026HouseHouse Committee Amendment No. 1 Filed with Clerk by Rep. Gregg Johnson
3/19/2026HouseAssigned to Energy & Environment Committee
3/12/2026HouseReferred to Rules Committee
2/6/2026HouseFirst Reading
2/6/2026HouseFiled with the Clerk by Rep. Gregg Johnson
2/3/2026House
Bill Text
House Amendment 1
Introduced
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