6/5/08-A bill has died that would have mandated biodiesel use.
Sponsored by Senate Transportation Chairman Bill Stouffer, R-Napton, SB810 remained in the Senate Agriculture, Conservation, Parks and Natural Resources Committee when the regular session ended.
The bill sought to require all diesel fuel sold at retail in the state to be a biodiesel blend. The measure would have required at least 5-percent biodiesel at the pumps by Jan. 2010.
The Missouri Department of Agriculture would have been responsible for developing cold temperature operability standards for biodiesel.

1/31/08-A bill in the Senate Agriculture, Conservation, Parks and Natural Resources Committee would mandate biodiesel use.
Sponsored by Senate Transportation Chairman Bill Stouffer, R-Napton, SB810 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.
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, SB810 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 – SB759 – also is awaiting assignment to committee.