2504-S AMH ARMS DURB 094

SHB 2504 - H AMD 1125

By Representative Armstrong

ADOPTED 2/14/2010

    On page 1, at the beginning of line 8, insert the following:

    "NEW SECTION. Sec. 1.  The legislature finds that in 2006, the state of Washington made a commitment to establish a market for alternative fuels.  As part of that commitment, state agencies were required to use an increasing percentage of biodiesel to operate their state fleets.  The legislature further finds that as a result of the commitments that were made in 2006, significant public and private investments have been made to develop in-state feedstock and oilseed crushing capacity.  In order to ensure that these investments prove to be successful, it is the intent of the legislature that state agencies make every effort to purchase biodiesel that is derived from locally grown, in-state feedstocks."

    Renumber the remaining sections consecutively and correct internal references accordingly.  Correct the title.

EFFECT:   Adds an intent section.  Makes findings, including:  (1) the state of Washington made a commitment in 2006 to establish a market for alternative fuels; and (2) significant public and private investments have been made to support alternative fuel development in the state.  Specifies it is the intent of the Legislature that state agencies purchase biodiesel derived from in-state feedstocks.

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