AI Generated Summary
Purpose of the Bill
This bill proposes updates to Minnesota's gasoline specifications, primarily focusing on the integration and regulation of ethanol and biofuels in gasoline. It aims to ensure that gasoline quality meets specified standards and promotes the use of renewable resources.
Main Provisions
- Ethanol Specifications: The bill updates the definition and specifications for ethanol, emphasizing that it must meet ASTM standards and be derived from agricultural products and renewable resources.
- Gasoline Standards: It mandates that gasoline not blended with biofuel must be free from water and impurities, and conform to ASTM standards and federal volatility requirements.
- Ethanol Blends: Gasoline can be blended with agriculturally derived denatured ethanol, which must meet specific volatility and ASTM standards.
- Prohibited Gasoline Additives: The bill strictly prohibits blending gasoline with certain types of nonethanol oxygenates, such as methyl tertiary butyl ether (MTBE), after specific dates.
- Denatured Ethanol: Specifies that only agriculturally derived ethanol can be used and it must meet ASTM standards for denaturation.
- Handling After Refinery: Regulations are set for handling gasoline after it leaves a refinery or terminal, allowing blending with ethanol but prohibiting mixing with other substances like casinghead gasoline or absorption gasoline.
Significant Changes to Existing Law
The bill updates existing Minnesota Statutes to align with ASTM specifications for both gasoline and ethanol, thereby improving fuel quality. It also reinforces restrictions against certain oxygenates and stipulates quality standards for production and blending processes.
Relevant Terms
- Ethanol
- Biofuel
- Gasoline specifications
- ASTM standards
- Volatility requirements
- Denatured ethanol
- Nonethanol oxygenates (MTBE, ETBE)
- Renewable resources
Bill text versions
- Introduction PDF file
Actions
| Date | Chamber | Where | Type | Name | Committee Name |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| March 26, 2025 | Senate | Floor | Action | Received from House | |
| February 19, 2025 | House | Floor | Action | Introduction and first reading, referred to | Commerce Finance and Policy |
| March 26, 2025 | Senate | Floor | Action | Introduction and first reading | |
| March 09, 2025 | House | Floor | Action | Committee report, to adopt | |
| March 26, 2025 | Senate | Floor | Action | Referred to | Agriculture, Veterans, Broadband, and Rural Development |
| March 09, 2025 | House | Floor | Action | Second reading | |
| March 19, 2025 | House | Floor | Action | House rule 1.21, placed on Calendar for the Day | |
| March 23, 2025 | House | Floor | Action | Third reading | |
| March 23, 2025 | House | Floor | Action | Bill was passed |
Citations
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