4/2/08-The Senate voted 20-11 to advance a bill to the House that would require all diesel fuel sold at the retail level in the state to be a biodiesel blend.
Sponsored by Sen. Bill Stouffer, R-Napton, SB759 would require at least 5 percent biodiesel at the pumps by July 1, 2010.
The bill would waive the biodiesel requirement if the price is more expensive than conventional diesel. The biodiesel standard would be implemented four months after the average price of biodiesel is equal to or less than the average price of regular diesel for a full year.
In addition, the Missouri Department of Agriculture would be responsible for developing cold temperature operability standards for biodiesel.
The bill is in the House Transportation Committee.
For bill status, call (573) 751-4633. In Missouri, call 1-800-877-5982.

3/13/08-The Senate has given initial approval to a bill that would mandate biodiesel use in the state.
The Senate gave preliminary approval to a bill that would require all diesel fuel sold at retail in the state to be a biodiesel blend. Sponsored by Senate Transportation Chairman Bill Stouffer, R-Napton, SB759 would require at least 5 percent biodiesel at the pumps by July 1, 2010.
A provision added to the bill would waive the biodiesel requirement if the price is more expensive than conventional diesel. The biodiesel standard would be implemented four months after the average price of biodiesel is equal to or less than the average price of regular diesel for a full year.
In addition, the Missouri Department of Agriculture would be responsible for developing cold temperature operability standards for biodiesel.
The bill is awaiting a final vote on the Senate floor. If approved, it would move to the House for further consideration.
For bill status, call (573) 751-4633. In Missouri, call 1-800-877-5982.

2/11/08-The Senate Agriculture, Conservation, Parks and Natural Resources Committee voted to advance a bill that would mandate biodiesel use in the state.
Sponsored by Senate Transportation Chairman Bill Stouffer, R-Napton, SB759 would require all diesel fuel sold at retail in the state to be a biodiesel blend. The measure would require at least 5 percent biodiesel at the pumps by April 1, 2010.
The bill is headed to the Senate floor for further consideration. If approved there, it would move to the House.
For bill status, call (573) 751-4633. In Missouri, call 1-800-877-5982.

1/24/08-A bill in the Senate Agriculture, Conservation, Parks and Natural Resources Committee would mandate biodiesel use in the state.
Sponsored by Senate Transportation Chairman Bill Stouffer, R-Napton, SB759 would require all diesel fuel sold at retail in the state to be a biodiesel blend. The measure would require at least 5 percent biodiesel at the pumps by April 1, 2010.
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.

12/11/07-With a few weeks remaining until the start of the legislative session, a bill that is likely to draw consideration would mandate biodiesel use.
Sponsored by Senate Transportation Chairman Bill Stouffer, R-Napton, SB759 would require all diesel fuel sold at retail in the state to be a biodiesel blend. The measure would require at least 5-percent biodiesel at the pumps by Jan. 2010.
The Missouri Department of Agriculture would be responsible for developing cold temperature operability standards for biodiesel.
The bill is awaiting assignment to committee for the session that begins Jan. 9.
For bill status, call (573) 751-4633. In Missouri, call 1-800-877-5982.
A similar bill – SB810 – also is awaiting assignment to committee.