2006 Senate Bill 1109

Revise state fuel standards

Introduced in the Senate

March 2, 2006

Introduced by Sen. Jud Gilbert (R-25)

To repeal the requirement that motor fuel sold or used in Michigan be in compliance with ASTM standards. This is related to the coming introduction of low-sulfur diesel fuel and other new kinds of fuel.

Referred to the Committee on Technology and Energy

March 30, 2006

Reported without amendment

With the recommendation that the bill pass.

April 19, 2006

Amendment offered

To tie-bar the bill to Senate Bill 1074, meaning this bill cannot become law unless that one does also. SB 1074 provides tax breaks on the sale of E-85 gasohol and "bio-diesel" fuels.

The amendment passed by voice vote

April 20, 2006

Passed in the Senate 37 to 0 (details)

Received in the House

April 25, 2006

Referred to the Committee on Agriculture