2008 Senate Bill 1123

Establish state biodiesel standards

Introduced in the Senate

Feb. 19, 2008

Introduced by Sen. Gerald Van Woerkom (R-34)

To require the Department of Agriculture to propose standards for a biodiesel fuel blend to be designated “B20” by June 1, 2008.

Referred to the Committee on Agriculture and Bioeconomy

May 27, 2008

Reported without amendment

With the recommendation that the substitute (S-1) be adopted and that the bill then pass.

June 5, 2008

Substitute offered

To replace the previous version of the bill with one that revises details but does not change the substance of the bill as previously described.

The substitute passed by voice vote

June 10, 2008

Passed in the Senate 38 to 0 (details)

To require the Department of Agriculture to propose standards for a biodiesel fuel blend to be designated “B20” by Jan. 1, 2009.

Received in the House

June 10, 2008

Referred to the Committee on Agriculture