2003 House Bill 4790 - Michigan Votes

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2003 House Bill 4790

Public Act 189 of 2003

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Introduced by Rep. Neal Nitz (R) on May 28, 2003, to amend the state weights and measures law to make it consistent with changes made to the motor fuel tax act by House Bill 4657. That bill eliminates a requirement that gasoline pumps at gas stations display a label that the fuel contains ethanol blended gasoline.
- Referred to the House Agriculture and Resource Management Committee on May 28, 2003.
- Reported in the House on June 10, 2003, without amendment and with the recommendation that the bill pass.
Passed 90 to 14 in the House on June 26, 2003.
Who Voted "Yes" and Who Voted "No"
Received in the Senate on July 1, 2003.
- Referred to the Senate Agriculture, Forestry and Tourism Committee on July 1, 2003.
  - Reported in the Senate on October 14, 2003, with the recommendation that the bill pass.
Passed 25 to 13 in the Senate on October 16, 2003, to amend the state weights and measures law to make it consistent with changes made to the motor fuel tax act by House Bill 4657. That bill eliminates a requirement that gasoline pumps at gas stations display a label that the fuel contains ethanol blended gasoline.
Who Voted "Yes" and Who Voted "No"
Signed by Gov. Jennifer Granholm on October 31, 2003.

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1) Rep. Dennis' "no vote explantion" by Admin003 on June 27, 2003
Rep. Dennis, having reserved the right to explain her protest against the passage of the bill, made the following statement:

"Mr. Speaker and members of the House:

I voted no on HB 4790 because I believe the consumer has the right to no the mix of ethanol blended gasoline. I previously have opposed other legislation that reduces information for the consumer and will continue to do so. Consumers should have easy accessible information regarding items they purchase."
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2) Rep. Bieda's "no vote explanation" by Admin003 on June 27, 2003
Rep. Bieda, having reserved the right to explain his protest against the passage of the bill, made the following statement:

"Mr. Speaker and members of the House:

Consumers have a right to know what additives are in their gasoline. Many consumers believe that gasoline blended with ethanol adversely affects the performance of their engines. In addition, there are many older vehicles that are not designed to use ethanol with gasoline and consumers should be able to make an informed choice at the pumps. While I support our agricultural community, and personally believe ethanol blended gasoline is a good product, I favor the approach that maintains consumer awareness and protection. If ethanol producers and corn growers want to sell more of their product, increased public awareness could be achieved through better marketing--not though legislation that hides the truth from consumers."
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3) not labeling ethanol in gas by Anonymous Citizen on June 2, 2003
Strongly oppose any elimination of ethanol contentlabeling.
Certain engines are damaged by lower octane and potential harm by use of ethanol diluted gasoline.
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