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S3624Senate2015-2016 SessionSame asA1954

Establishes a biodiesel grant program for the agricultural production of biodiesel

Sponsor Robert OrttSD-62Affects Environment & Energy
Status
In Assembly Committee
Energy
Impact
Pending
Passage
Pending

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Robert Ortt

Senator · Senate District 62

Chair, Mental Health And Developmental Disabilities

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History

  1. Referred to energy
  2. Delivered to assembly
  3. Passed senateVote 50–12
  4. Advanced to third reading
  5. 2nd report cal.
  6. 1st report cal.1390
  7. Reported and committed to finance
  8. Notice of committee consideration - requested
  9. Print number 3624b
  10. Amend and recommit to energy and telecommunications
  11. Print number 3624a
  12. Amend and recommit to energy and telecommunications
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  1. Referred to energy and telecommunications
  2. Returned to senate
  3. Died in assembly
  4. Referred to energy
  5. Delivered to assembly
  6. Passed senateVote 55–6
  7. Ordered to third reading cal.1453
  8. Committee discharged and committed to rules
  9. Reported and committed to finance
  10. Referred to energy and telecommunications

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A1954Assembly

Establishes a biodiesel grant program for the agricultural production of biodiesel

In Assembly Committee · Energy · Sponsor Andrew Hevesi

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Title of bill

An act to amend the public authorities law and the state finance law, in relation to a grant program for the agricultural production of biodiesel fuel and a fund for the administration of such program

Purpose or general idea of bill

To provide grants of matching funds for the costs associated with the agricultural production of biodiesel fuel.

Summary of provisions

Establishes that all moneys received or accepted pursuant to this section shall be deposited into the Biodiesel grant fund. Biodiesel fuel is defined as renewable, biodegradable, mono alkyl ester combustible liquid fuel derived from plants, algae production, mustard seed, animal fats, other agricultural plant oils and/or waste greases and oils.

Justification

Biodiesel is a fuel that can decrease our dependency on foreign oils, decrease global warming and provide an alternative to tradition petro fuels. It is our hope to establish a way for farmers to maximize profits while exploring alternatives for fuel production in New York state.

Prior legislative history

S2990A/A7158A of 2011/2012 S1182A/A55A of 2013/2014

Fiscal implications

To be determined by the legislature.

Effective date

This act shall take effect on the first of January next succeeding the date it becomes law.

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