1.1 	A bill for an act
1.2 	relating to energy; requiring study and recommendations concerning low-carbon 
1.3 	fuel standard for motor vehicle fuels.
1.4 	BE IT ENACTED BY THE LEGISLATURE OF THE STATE OF MINNESOTA:

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

1.15 	EFFECTIVE DATE. This section is effective the day following final enactment.