SB0241Introduced in the Senate
EPA-RENEWABLE FUELS PROGRAM
Introduced by Michael Halpin, District 36
What does this bill do?
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Official description
Amends the Environmental Protection Act. Creates the Renewable Fuels Infrastructure program. Provides that the Department of Agriculture shall provide grants to petroleum marketers, petroleum terminal operators, and any other companies that the Department of Agriculture determines are eligible for grant funding. Provides that eligible expenditures include tank modifications, tanks, piping, and fuel dispensers. Provides that an eligible grant recipient shall not receive more than $1,000,000 in grant funding. Provides that no funding under the program shall be made available to a public body. Creates the Renewable Fuels Infrastructure Fund as a special fund in the State treasury. Provides that, from July 1, 2024 to June 30, 2026, the Comptroller shall order transferred, and the Treasurer shall transfer, $3,000,000 each calendar quarter from the Underground Storage Tank Fund to the Renewable Fuel Infrastructure Fund, unless the Underground Storage Tank Fund has a balance at or below $75,000,000. Creates the Renewable Fuels Infrastructure Task Force. Sets forth membership and duties of the Task Force. Amends the State Finance Act to make conforming changes. Effective immediately.
Where it stands
Senate Committee Amendment No. 1 Rule 3-9(a) / Re-referred to Assignments
May 22, 2026
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Bill history
Filed with Secretary by Sen. Michael W. Halpin
First Reading
Referred to Assignments
Assigned to Appropriations- Public Safety and Infrastructure
Added as Co-Sponsor Sen. Christopher Belt
Added as Co-Sponsor Sen. Mike Porfirio
Added as Co-Sponsor Sen. David Koehler
Added as Co-Sponsor Sen. Patrick J. Joyce
Added as Co-Sponsor Sen. Ram Villivalam
Added as Chief Co-Sponsor Sen. Willie Preston
Senate Committee Amendment No. 1 Filed with Secretary by Sen. Michael W. Halpin
Senate Committee Amendment No. 1 Referred to Assignments
Senate Committee Amendment No. 1 Assignments Refers to Appropriations- Public Safety and Infrastructure
Rule 2-10 Committee Deadline Established As April 11, 2025
Added as Co-Sponsor Sen. Mary Edly-Allen
Rule 2-10 Committee Deadline Established As May 9, 2025
Rule 2-10 Committee/3rd Reading Deadline Established As May 23, 2025
Added as Co-Sponsor Sen. Steve McClure
Added as Co-Sponsor Sen. Andrew S. Chesney
Rule 2-10 Committee/3rd Reading Deadline Established As June 1, 2025
Rule 3-9(a) / Re-referred to Assignments
Senate Committee Amendment No. 1 Rule 3-9(a) / Re-referred to Assignments
Re-assigned to Appropriations- Public Safety and Infrastructure
Senate Committee Amendment No. 1 Re-assigned to Appropriations- Public Safety and Infrastructure
Rule 2-10 Committee Deadline Established As April 24, 2026
Rule 2-10 Committee/3rd Reading Deadline Established As May 15, 2026
Rule 2-10 Committee/3rd Reading Deadline Established As May 22, 2026
Rule 3-9(a) / Re-referred to Assignments
Senate Committee Amendment No. 1 Rule 3-9(a) / Re-referred to Assignments
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