5/12/06-A bill that would have required all diesel fuel sold after Jan. 1, 2007, to use at least 2 percent biodiesel has died.
Sponsored by Sen. John Cauthorn, R-Mexico, SB732 remained in the Senate Agriculture, Conservation, Parks & Natural Resources Committee when the session ended.
Biodiesel is a renewable fuel made from agricultural products such as grains or animal fat. It can be used alone or blended with petroleum-based diesel. As a 2-percent blend, it can be used in any diesel engine without modification.

3/15/06-A bill in the Senate Agriculture, Conservation, Parks & Natural Resources Committee would require all diesel fuel sold after Jan. 1, 2007, to use at least a 2 percent biodiesel.
Biodiesel is a renewable fuel made from agricultural products such as grains or animal fat. It can be used alone or blended with petroleum-based diesel. As a 2-percent blend, it can be used in any diesel engine without modification.
SB732 is sponsored by Sen. John Cauthorn, R-Mexico.
For Senate bill status, call (573) 751-2966.

12/21/05-Sen. John Cauthorn, R-Mexico has offered a bill that would require all diesel fuel sold after Jan. 1, 2007, to use at least a 2 percent biodiesel.
Biodiesel is a renewable fuel made from agricultural products such as grains or animal fat. It can be used alone or blended with petroleum-based diesel. As a 2-percent blend, it can be used in any diesel engine without modification.
SB732 is awaiting assignment to committee for the legislative session that begins Jan. 5.
For Senate bill status, call (573) 751-2966.