2007 House Bill 4608

Mandate diesel fuel biodiesel content

Introduced in the House

April 18, 2007

Introduced by Rep. Joel Sheltrown (D-103)

To mandate that all diesel fuel sold in Michigan contain at least 5 percent biodiesel, if the director of the Department of Agriculture reports that producers in this state have the “capacity” to produce at least 12 million gallons annually. “Capacity” is not defined in the bill. The Department of Agriculture would be required to annually report on the state’s biodiesel capacity.

Referred to the Committee on Agriculture