10/24/05-The House has unanimously approved a bill intended to boost biofuel use in the state.
Sponsored by Rep. Stephen Reinhard, R-Bucyrus, the measure would require all state agencies to use more alternative fuels.
It would require that 90 percent of new state vehicles be capable of using alternative fuels and that 90 percent of the entire fleet supply for state vehicles be alternative fuels by 2009.
The bill also would offer grants to fueling stations of up to 80 percent of the cost of switching a pump to an alternative fuel.
HB245 has been sent to the Senate for further consideration.
For bill status, call (614) 466-8842. In Ohio, call 1-800-282-0253.

9/21/05-A bill sponsored by Rep. Stephen Reinhard, R-Bucyrus, would require all state agencies to use more alternative fuels.
HB245 would require that 90 percent of new state vehicles be capable of using alternative fuels and that 90 percent of the entire fleet supply for state vehicles be alternative fuels by 2009.
The bill is in the House Transportation, Public Safety and Homeland Security Committee.
For bill status, call (614) 466-8842. In Ohio, call 1-800-282-0253.