HF 2090

as introduced - 86th Legislature (2009 - 2010) Posted on 02/09/2010 01:58am

A bill for an act
relating to energy; requiring study and recommendations concerning low-carbon
fuel standard for motor vehicle fuels.

BE IT ENACTED BY THE LEGISLATURE OF THE STATE OF MINNESOTA:

Section 1. new text begin LEGISLATIVE ENERGY COMMISSION; LOW-CARBON FUEL
STANDARD STUDY AND RECOMMENDATIONS.
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new text begin The Legislative Energy Commission shall study and make recommendations on
whether and how to implement a low-carbon fuel standard for transportation fuels used in
motor vehicles. The standard would be designed to reduce the carbon content of those
transportation fuels over time in an amount the commission determines appropriate
considering the full range of societal impacts caused by the reduction, including
environmental and economic impacts. The commission shall submit a report on the results
of the study along with legislative recommendations by January 15, 2010, to the chairs of
the legislative committees with primary jurisdiction over energy issues.
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new text begin EFFECTIVE DATE. new text end

new text begin This section is effective the day following final enactment.
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