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- Referred to energy and telecommunications
- Referred to energy and telecommunications
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Extends the biofuel credit and requires all municipalities to use biofuels for any purpose which requires the use of fuel
In Assembly Committee · Ways And Means · Sponsor Joseph Lentol
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BILL NUMBER:S1240
Title of bill
An act to amend the tax law, in relation to extending the biofuel credit and to amend the general municipal law, in relation to requiring all municipalities to use biofuels for any purpose which requires the use of fuel
Purpose or general idea of bill
Extends the biofuel credit and requires municipalities to use biofuels for any purpose which requires the use of fuels.
Summary of specific provisions
* Subdivision (a) of section 28 of the Tax Law is amended. * The General Municipal Law is amended by adding a new section 99-x.
Justification
Renewable fuels, or "biofuels", are liquid transportation fuels made from agricultural crops such as soybeans. The use of Biofuels can make a big difference in improving our environment, helping our economy, and reducing our dependence on foreign oil. Biofuels have been proven to be a worthy alternative. Not only is it essential that we consider alternative, renewable fuel sources to help reduce our dependence on foreign oil sources, it is also our responsibility, both economically and environmentally, to use these alternative fuel sources.
Prior legislative history
2013-2014: S.407/A.1409 Referred to investigations and government operations
Fiscal implications
None.
Effective date
Immediately.
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