EPA-ALTERNATE FUELS
Summary
Amends the Alternate Fuels Act. Provides that beginning July 1, 2004, owners of vehicles using domestic renewable fuel are eligible to apply for a fuel cost differential rebate. Provides that biodiesel blended fuel facilities may be included in the Alternate Fuel Infrastructure Program administered by the Department of Commerce and Economic Opportunity. Provides that "alternate fuel" includes, among other fuels, "80% bio-based methanol" (instead of "bio-based methanol"), fuels that are 80% (instead of 70%) derived from biomass, and hydrogen fuel. Provides that "domestic renewable fuel" includes, among other fuels, "80% bio-based methanol" (instead of "bio-based methanol") and 20% biodiesel fuel (instead of "fuels derived from bio mass"). Makes other changes. Effective immediately.
Bill status
failed
1 of 4 stages cleared
Introduction
Feb 2004
Committee Review
Floor Vote
Governor
Introduced Feb 6, 2004
Last action Jan 11, 2005
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Actions timeline
Total actions
7
Key actions
0
Committee
4
Jan 11, 2005
Senate · Failed
Session Sine Die
Feb 27, 2004
Senate · Referred to committee
Rule 3-9(a) / Re-referred to Rules
Feb 26, 2004
Senate · Reported by committee
To Subcommittee
Feb 18, 2004
Senate · Referred to committee
Assigned to Executive
Feb 6, 2004
Senate · Referred to committee
Referred to Rules
0 primary · 1 co-sponsor
Sponsors
Role
Legislator
Party
State
District
Co
Ira I. Silverstein
DDemocratic
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