5/23/08-HF2987 has died. However, a similar bill – SF3683 – has been signed into law.

4/21/08-A bill has advanced from committee to the full House that would increase the biodiesel blend offered in the state to 20 percent by 2015. Seasonal exceptions would apply.
Minnesota law now requires large trucks fueling in the state to use a fuel blend that contains at least 2 percent biodiesel during most of the year.
Sponsored by Rep. Al Juhnke, DFL, Willmar, HF2987 would increase to at least 5 percent next year. It would be raised to 10 percent in 2012 and top out at 20 percent in 2015.
In the winter months, the requirement would drop back to 5 percent. The exception would continue a policy in the state of easing off the biodiesel mandate in colder months because historically the fuel contributed to operating problems for diesel-powered vehicles during that time period.
For House bill status, call (651) 296-6646.

4/4/08-A bill in the House Agriculture, Rural Economics and Veterans Affairs Finance Division Committee would increase the biodiesel blend offered in the state to 20 percent by 2015. Seasonal exceptions would apply.
Minnesota law now requires large trucks fueling in the state to use a fuel blend that contains at least 2 percent biodiesel during most of the year.
Sponsored by Rep. Al Juhnke, DFL, Willmar, HF2987 would increase to at least 5 percent next year. It would be raised to 10 percent in 2012 and top out at 20 percent in 2015.
In the winter months, the requirement would drop back to 5 percent. The exception would continue a policy in the state of easing off the biodiesel mandate in colder months because historically the fuel contributed to operating problems for diesel-powered vehicles during that time period.
For House bill status, call (651) 296-6646.
The Senate version – SF2724 – is in the Senate Finance Committee.