SENATE JOINT RESOLUTION 8

File Code: Environment Crossfiled with: HOUSE JOINT RESOLUTION 8

Sponsored By:

Senators Lenett and Frosh

Entitled:

Federal Mandates Regarding Environmentally Damaging Corn Ethanol

Synopsis:

Requesting the General Assembly to petition the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency to grant a specified waiver of the federal mandate for the consumption of corn-based ethanol on specified grounds; and requesting the General Assembly to urge the United States Congress to amend the Energy Independence and Security Act of 2007 to ensure that federal law does not encourage the production of corn-based ethanol.

History by Legislative and Calendar Date

Legislative date is used to record history occurring in the Chambers otherwise Calendar date is used.

Senate Action

2/6

First Reading Education Health and Environmental Affairs

2/11

Hearing 3/5 at 1:00 p.m.

House Action

No Action

Sponsored by:

Senator Mike Lenett, District 19

Senator Brian E. Frosh, District 16

Bill indexed under the following Subjects:

Agriculture -see also- Farmland

Congress, U.S

Environmental Matters -see also- Conserv; Nat Resrce; Pollut

Federal Government

Fuel -see also- Coal

Pollution -see also- Sediment Control

Documents:

Bill Text (Displayed in PDF Format): First Reading, Third Reading, Enrolled

Fiscal and Policy Note (Displayed in PDF Format): Available

Amendments: None offered