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SB 267

TO REPEAL THE ARKANSAS ALTERNATIVE MOTOR FUEL DEVELOPMENT ACT; AND TO REPEAL THE ALTERNATIVE MOTOR FUEL DEVELOPMENT FUND.

2025 Regular Session Introduced by Missy Irvin and 1 co-sponsor

Arkansas eliminates its alternative motor fuel development program and fund, ending state support for ethanol, biodiesel, and other non-petroleum fuel infrastructure development.

Notification that SB267 is now Act 295
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Bill Summary · SB 267

Legislative bill overview

SB 267 repeals Arkansas's Alternative Motor Fuel Development Act and eliminates the Alternative Motor Fuel Development Fund. The bill removes state-level infrastructure and financial support for alternative fuel vehicle development and promotion that had been established under prior legislation.

Why is this important

This repeal ends dedicated state funding and programmatic support for alternative fuel technologies like ethanol, biodiesel, natural gas, and electric vehicles. The decision reflects a shift in state energy policy priorities and may affect stakeholders who relied on grant programs, infrastructure development initiatives, or promotional activities funded through this mechanism.

Potential points of contention

  • Energy independence vs. fiscal priorities: Supporters of alternative fuels argue the program supported economic diversification and reduced petroleum dependence; opponents contend the fund represented unnecessary state spending in a market increasingly driven by private investment and federal incentives
  • Agricultural economy impact: Arkansas has significant agricultural interests that may have benefited from biofuel development programs; elimination could affect farmer income opportunities and rural economic development
  • Federal incentive coordination: The repeal occurs amid expanded federal EV tax credits and alternative fuel infrastructure investments; stakeholders may question whether state programs remain necessary or duplicative

Compiled from official sources — confirm details with the bill’s official record.

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