SB 6487 - DIGEST

Provides that all diesel fuel sold or offered for sale in the state for use in internal combustion engines must contain at least two percent biodiesel fuel by volume.

Provides that the minimum biodiesel fuel content requirement does not apply to fuel used in the following equipment: (1) Motors located at an electric generating plant regulated by the nuclear regulatory commission, unless the commission has approved the use of biodiesel fuel in motors at electric generating plants under its regulation; or

(2) Railroad locomotives.

Requires that, on and after July 1, 2006, and until July 1, 2007, at least thirty-five percent of all gasoline sold by each distributor for use in motor vehicles in the state must contain ten percent ethanol by volume.

Requires that, on and after July 1, 2007, and until July 1, 2008, at least seventy percent of all gasoline sold by each distributor for use in motor vehicles in the state must contain ten percent ethanol by volume.

Requires that, on and after July 1, 2008, at least eighty-five percent of all gasoline sold by each distributor for use in motor vehicles in the state must contain ten percent ethanol by volume.

Takes effect July 1, 2006.