2008 House Bill 5748 / Public Act 313

Establish state biodiesel standards

Introduced in the House

Feb. 14, 2008

Introduced by Rep. Howard Walker (R-104)

To require the Department of Agriculture to propose standards for a biodiesel fuel blend to be designated “B20” by June 1, 2008.

Referred to the Committee on Agriculture

May 8, 2008

Reported without amendment

With the recommendation that the substitute (H-1) be adopted and that the bill then pass.

May 27, 2008

Referred to the Committee on Oversight and Investigations

June 27, 2008

Substitute offered

To replace the previous version of the bill with one that moves back the date the bill would go into effect.

The substitute passed by voice vote

Passed in the House 106 to 1 (details)

To require the Department of Agriculture to propose standards for a biodiesel fuel blend to be designated “B20” by June 1, 2009.

Received in the Senate

July 17, 2008

Referred to the Committee on Agriculture and Bioeconomy

Sept. 16, 2008

Reported without amendment

With the recommendation that the bill pass.

Dec. 4, 2008

Passed in the Senate 37 to 0 (details)

To require the Department of Agriculture to propose standards for a biodiesel fuel blend to be designated “B20” by June 1, 2009.

Signed by Gov. Jennifer Granholm

Dec. 17, 2008