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HB4838Introduced in the House

RENEWABLE FUELS PROGRAM

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Introduced by Gregg Johnson, District 72

What does this bill do?

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Official description

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.

Where it stands

Added Co-Sponsor Rep. Ryan Spain

May 28, 2026

How did lawmakers vote?

No recorded vote is available for this bill yet.

Bill history

  1. Filed with the Clerk by Rep. Gregg Johnson

  2. First Reading

  3. Referred to Rules Committee

  4. Assigned to Energy & Environment Committee

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

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

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

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

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

  10. Added Co-Sponsor Rep. Charles Meier

  11. Added Co-Sponsor Rep. Dan Swanson

  12. Added Co-Sponsor Rep. Travis Weaver

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

  14. Added Chief Co-Sponsor Rep. Joyce Mason

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

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

  17. Added Co-Sponsor Rep. Martha Deuter

  18. Added Co-Sponsor Rep. Katie Stuart

  19. Added Co-Sponsor Rep. Ryan Spain

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