2005 Senate Bill 4 (Ethanol Mandate Increase)

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• Introduced by Sen. Steve Dille, Sen. Dean E. Johnson, Sen. Gary W. Kubly, Sen. Dallas C. Sams, Sen. Rod Skoe and Sen. Jim Vickerman on January 6, 2005, to double the level of ethanol mandated to be included in gasoline sold in Minnesota from 10 percent to 20 percent by 2010 or when at least 50 percent of the new model automobiles offered for sale in the state are warrantied for fuel with 20 percent ethanol by volume (HF223 Companion Bill).
  • Referred to the Senate Agriculture, Veterans and Gaming Committee on January 6, 2005.
  • Reported by Sen. Jim Vickerman on January 19, 2005, from the Agriculture, Veterans and Gaming Committee with amendments and the recommendation that the bill pass as amended. As amended, the bill would require all gas sold in Minnesota to contain at least 20 percent ethanol by 2012 rather than 2010. The state would set a goal of having at least 20 percent of liquid fuel sold in the state by the end of 2015 be derived from renewable sources (The report was adopted on January 24th with the recommendation that the bill pass as amended and be re-referred to the Environment and Natural Resources Committee).
    • Referred to the Senate Rules and Administration Committee on January 19, 2005.
    • Reported by Sen. Dean E. Johnson on January 24, 2005, from the Rules and Administration Committee with the recommendation that the report from the Agriculture, Veterans and Gaming Committee show that the committee recommends the bill pass as amended and be re-referred to the Environment and Natural Resources Committee. The report was adopted.
  • Motion by Sen. Dallas C. Sams on January 24, 2005, to add Senator Dille as a co-author of SF4. The motion passed in the Senate by voice vote on January 24, 2005.
  • Reported by Sen. John Marty on February 3, 2005.
• Passed in the Senate (54 to 12) on February 7, 2005, to require all gas sold in Minnesota to contain at least 20 percent ethanol by 2012. The state would set a goal of having at least 20 percent of liquid fuel sold in the state by the end of 2015 be derived from renewable sources. [Vote Details and Comments]
• Motion by Sen. Dallas C. Sams on April 28, 2005, that the Senate not agree to the amendments made by the House and that a conference committee of three members be appointed to work out the differences between the two versions. The motion passed in the Senate by voice vote on April 28, 2005.
• Motion by Sen. Keith Langseth on April 29, 2005, to remove his name as a co-author of SF4. The motion passed in the Senate by voice vote on April 29, 2005.
• Motion by Sen. Dallas C. Sams on April 29, 2005, to add Senator Vickerman as a co-author of SF4. The motion passed in the Senate by voice vote on April 29, 2005.
• Motion by Sen. Dallas C. Sams on May 4, 2005, that the recommendations of the Conference Committee be adopted and that the bill be repassed as amended. As amended, the bill would require all gas sold in Minnesota to contain at least 20 percent ethanol by August 30th, 2013. The state would set a goal of having at least 20 percent of liquid fuel sold in the state by the end of 2015 be derived from renewable sources. The state would issue a report on E20, issues involving the use of the fuel, the effects on the development of the ethanol industry and the effects on Minnesota consumers. A study would also be conducted on the effects of E20 on small engines in the state . The motion passed in the Senate (57 to 8) on May 4, 2005. [Vote Details and Comments]
• Signed by Gov. Tim Pawlenty on May 10, 2005, to require all gas sold in Minnesota to contain at least 20 percent ethanol by August 30th, 2013. The state would set a goal of having at least 20 percent of liquid fuel sold in the state by the end of 2015 be derived from renewable sources. The state would issue a report on E20, issues involving the use of the fuel, the effects on the development of the ethanol industry and the effects on Minnesota consumers. A study would also be conducted on the effects of E20 on small engines in the state.

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Introduced by Sen. Steve Dille, Sen. Dean E. Johnson, Sen. Gary W. Kubly, Sen. Dallas C. Sams, Sen. Rod Skoe and Sen. Jim Vickerman on January 6, 2005. Passed in the Senate (54 to 12) on February 7, 2005. New Comment