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Senate panel hears bill to allow E15 gasoline sales in California
Summary
Assemblymember Alvarez presented AB 30 to allow sale of E15 (up to 15% ethanol) in California, saying it would align the state with other states and lower pump prices while preserving CARB’s regulatory role. Supporters including ethanol producers testified; no in-room opposition was recorded at the hearing.
Assemblymember Alvarez presented Assembly Bill 30 to the Senate Environmental Quality Committee, asking the panel to authorize sale of an E15 gasoline blend (up to 15 percent ethanol) in California and to include an urgency clause to allow the measure to take effect immediately upon the governor's signature.
The bill’s sponsor said AB 30 would ‘‘bring California in line with 49 other states’’ and give drivers ‘‘a more affordable option of gas for their cars.’’ The author described regulatory delays at the California Air Resources…
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