FINAL BILL REPORT
SHB 2515
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C 96 L 10
Synopsis as Enacted
Brief Description: Regarding biodiesel fuel labeling requirements.
Sponsors: House Committee on Technology, Energy & Communications (originally sponsored by Representatives Morris, Chase, Kenney and Hudgins).
House Committee on Technology, Energy & Communications
Senate Committee on Environment, Water & Energy
Background:
The quality of fuel in Washington is regulated by the Motor Fuel Quality Act (Act). Under the Act, the Washington State Department of Agriculture (WSDA) is responsible for developing fuel quality standards and labeling requirements for biodiesel fuel and ethanol. All fuel pumps offering ethanol or biodiesel must be labeled to indicate the percentage of biodiesel or ethanol in the fuel.
Summary:
Fuel pumps in the state that offer a biodiesel blend of up to 5 percent must be identified with a label indicating that the fuel may contain up to 5 percent biodiesel. Biodiesel blends above 5 percent must be identified with a label stating the percentage of biodiesel being offered.
Votes on Final Passage:
House | 96 | 0 | |
Senate | 45 | 0 |
Effective: | June 10, 2010 |