Committee Advances Motor‑Fuel Modernization Bill, Voice Vote 19–0
The committee reported substitute senate bill 62 69 (Motor Fuel Quality Act) out of committee with a due‑pass recommendation by voice vote (19 ayes, 0 nays, 2 excused). The bill updates the definition of motor fuel to include gaseous products used to propel vehicles, improving the department’s testing authority for newer fuels.
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The House Committee on Environment and Energy voted to report substitute senate bill 62 69 out of committee with a due‑pass recommendation after a brief staff reminder and discussion. Committee staff Jacob Wilson explained the bill modernizes the Motor Fuel Quality Act’s definition of motor fuel to fold in alternative and gaseous fuels so the state can test and validate newer, cleaner fuel types used to propel vehicles.
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