5/22/07-A bill has died that would have required all diesel fuel sold at retail in the state to be a biodiesel blend.
Sponsored by Sen. Bill Stouffer, R-Napton, SB204 was awaiting final consideration on the House floor when the session ended, effectively killing it for the year. The Senate previously approved a similar version.
The bill would have required at least 5-percent biodiesel at the pumps by April 2009. Retailers would not have been forced to carry the blended product if the price is not more expensive than regular diesel.
The Missouri Department of Agriculture would have been responsible for developing cold temperature operability standards for biodiesel.

5/8/07-The House Special Committee on Agri-Business approved a bill that would require all diesel fuel sold at retail in the state to be a biodiesel blend.
Sponsored by Sen. Bill Stouffer, R-Napton, SB204 would require at least 5-percent biodiesel at the pumps by April 2009. Retailers would not be forced to carry the blended product if the price is not more expensive than regular diesel.
The Missouri Department of Agriculture would be responsible for developing cold temperature operability standards for biodiesel.
The bill has been forwarded to the House Rules Committee. The Senate already approved it.
For bill status, call (573) 751-4633. In Missouri, call 1-800-877-5982.

4/30/07-A bill in the House Special Committee on Agri-Business would require all diesel fuel sold at retail in the state to be a biodiesel blend. The Senate already approved it.
Sponsored by Sen. Bill Stouffer, R-Napton, SB204 would require at least 5-percent biodiesel at the pumps by April 2009. Retailers would not be forced to carry the blended product if the price is not more expensive than regular diesel.
The Missouri Department of Agriculture would be responsible for developing cold temperature operability standards for biodiesel.
For bill status, call (573) 751-4633. In Missouri, call 1-800-877-5982.

4/24/07-The Senate approved a bill that would require all diesel fuel sold at retail in the state to be a biodiesel blend. It now heads to the House for further consideration.
Sponsored by Sen. Bill Stouffer, R-Napton, SB204 would require at least 5-percent biodiesel at the pumps by April 2009. Retailers would not be forced to carry the blended product if the price is not more expensive than regular diesel.
The Missouri Department of Agriculture would be responsible for developing cold temperature operability standards for biodiesel.
The bill is House Agriculture, Conservation, Parks and Natural Resources Committee.
For bill status, call (573) 751-4633. In Missouri, call 1-800-877-5982.

3/7/07-The Senate Agriculture, Conservation, Parks and Natural Resources Committee voted 7-1 to approve a bill that would require all diesel fuel sold at retail in the state to be a biodiesel blend.
Sponsored by Sen. Bill Stouffer, R-Napton, SB204 would require at least 5-percent biodiesel at the pumps by April 2009. Retailers would not be forced to carry the blended product if the price is not competitive with the price of petroleum diesel.
The Missouri Department of Agriculture would be responsible for developing cold temperature operability standards for biodiesel.
The bill has been forwarded to the Senate floor for further consideration.
For Senate bill status, call (573) 751-4633. In Missouri, call 1-800-877-5982.