AI Generated Summary
The legislative bill, SF No 621, proposes updates to the specifications and regulations concerning the sale and composition of gasoline in Minnesota. Key aspects included in the bill are:
Ethanol Definition and Regulations: The bill defines ethanol as a product derived from agricultural or renewable resources that meets specific standards. It specifies how ethanol should be denatured according to federal regulations.
Ethanol Production: Defines what constitutes an ethanol plant and introduces concepts related to rural economic infrastructure, which involves enhancing the value of agricultural products through improved processes and technologies.
Gasoline Standards: The bill lays out detailed rules for unblended gasoline, including requirements about impurity contamination and volatility. It forbids the blending of gasoline with certain types of gases (like casinghead gas) and specifies permitted additives.
Blending Rules: Specific regulations are provided on how gasoline can be blended with ethanol. This includes compliance with certain standards and restrictions on other substances that can be mixed.
Prohibition of Certain Oxygenates: Starting from specific dates, the bill sets out prohibitions on the use of methyl tertiary butyl ether (MTBE) and similar substances in gasoline.
Compliance and Standards: The bill clarifies that all gasoline, whether blended with ethanol or not, must meet established American Society for Testing and Materials (ASTM) specifications and federal volatility requirements.
Overall, SF No 621 aims to regulate gasoline composition more thoroughly, especially concerning ethanol use and blending practices, to ensure quality control and support agricultural sectors in Minnesota through the integration of biofuels.
Bill text versions
- Introduction PDF file
Actions
| Date | Chamber | Where | Type | Name | Committee Name |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January 26, 2025 | Senate | Floor | Action | Introduction and first reading | |
| January 26, 2025 | Senate | Floor | Action | Referred to | Commerce and Consumer Protection |
| January 29, 2025 | Senate | Floor | Action | Withdrawn and re-referred to | Agriculture, Veterans, Broadband, and Rural Development |
| Senate | Note | Action | HF substituted in committee |
Citations
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