Senate Sponsors: MYERS,J-GEO-KARIS. House Sponsors: NOLAND Short description: E85 BLEND FUEL RETAIL-GRANT Synopsis of Bill as introduced: Amends the Alternate Fuels Act. Provides that the Environmental Protection Agency shall establish a program of matching grants to retailers of E85 blend fuel for the installation of tanks for E85 blend fuel. Provides that the grant shall be for the lesser of 50% of the cost of installation or $20,000. Authorizes the Agency to make grants to not more than 20 retailers beginning with fiscal year 2000 and ending with fiscal year 2002. Effective immediately. SENATE AMENDMENT NO. 1. Deletes reference to: 415 ILCS 120/27 new Adds reference to: 415 ILCS 120/25 Deletes provisions establishing the E85 retail site program. Amends the ethanol fuel research program to include ethanol refueling infrastructure within the scope of the program. Last action on Bill: SESSION SINE DIE Last action date: 99-01-12 Location: Senate Amendments to Bill: AMENDMENTS ADOPTED: HOUSE - 0 SENATE - 1 END OF INQUIRY Full Text Bill Status