MW Biofuels Act (Passed)

[GAworth]

With Gasoline to top $115 a gallon, it is crucial we start to move the region to bio-fuels. Section 2 will probably need to be amended for clarity. I feel that the rest of the bill is pretty self-explanatory.
We have around 9,000 gas stations so the fund in section is adequate, if the pricing is around $1 Million a pump, which is what I have seen.
Before we look at cutting the amount down, I remind everyone that we have a $42.7 Billion dollar surplus we have not allocated.

[GAworth]

I'm all for this, but I have a few doubts: First: "By January 1, 2020, at-least 50% of all vehicles sold in the Midwest shall be able to run on 100% biofuel.", is there any way to enforce this in a more direct way? Second, why the October tax break? (I don't oppose a tax break here, I'm just curious).

Also, I wish to offer an amendment on grammar grounds:

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October is National Energy Education Month (or something to that effect). Honestly, I am not entirely sure how to enforce that in more detail. After an inspection or random audit maybe?

[GAworth]

I'm not sure about random audits, I imagine the psychological effect wouldn't be strong enough to force people to make those changes. Six years are a long time, but perhaps not long enough for some, which I why I feel we have to come up with a mechanism. Perhaps we could use an annual Vehicle inspection for that effect?

That sounds like it could work but I would see how it is drafted before I can support it.

[GAworth]

Hmmmmm...

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How about this?

I don't like it. I think it is to punitive. It also places undue burden on cars made and sold before the enactment of the law.

[GAworth]

Hostile

[GAworth]

Against

[GAworth]

Last time I checked I have not been confirmed yet.

[GAworth]

Although I no longer am a member (which if memory serves means a member can be appointed to serve out my term) as teh author, I would not be terribly upset if section 2 was removed.