SHB 1055 -
By Representative Ericksen
WITHDRAWN 03/09/2007
On page 5, after line 34, insert the following:
"NEW SECTION. Sec. 6 A new section is added to chapter 19.112
RCW to read as follows:
The biofuels advisory committee established under RCW 19.112.150
shall study the use of biodiesel fuel derived from palm oil, its
potential impact on the Washington biofuels industry, and whether
Washington produced biodiesel fuel derived from palm oil should be
considered an alternative fuel for purposes of this chapter. The
committee shall report its findings to the legislature and the governor
as part of its recommendations by September 1, 2007."
Correct the title.
EFFECT: Requires the Biofuels Advisory Committee to study the use of biodiesel fuel derived from palm oil and its potential impact on the Washington biofuels industry. Requires the Committee to review whether biodiesel fuel derived from palm oil should be considered an alternative fuel for purposes of the Motor Fuel Quality Act. Specifies that the committee must report its findings to the Legislature and the Governor by September 1, 2007.