Introduced
by
To repeal a prohibition on the buying and selling of propane gas by a "flat rate" method. Reportedly, due to recent interpretations by state weights-and-measures officials, without the legislation the practice of consumers exchanging empty gas grill cylinders for full ones at retail stores might be prohibited.
Referred to the Committee on Agriculture
Reported without amendment
With the recommendation that the substitute (H-1) be adopted and that the bill then pass.
Substitute offered
To replace the previous version of the bill with one that would limit the exemption to tanks that are 100 pounds or less.
The substitute passed by voice vote
Passed in the House 104 to 0 (details)
Referred to the Committee on Agriculture and Bioeconomy
Reported without amendment
With the recommendation that the bill pass.
Passed in the Senate 29 to 9 (details)
To repeal a prohibition on the buying and selling of propane gas by a "flat rate" method. Reportedly, due to recent interpretations by state weights-and-measures officials, without the legislation the practice of consumers exchanging empty gas grill cylinders for full ones at retail stores might be prohibited.
