What's happening
This bill establishes a grant program and dedicated fund to support agricultural production of biodiesel fuel in New York.
Why it matters
Incentivizes local biodiesel production. By offering matching grants for the agricultural production of biodiesel, the bill could lower financial barriers for New York farmers and biofuel producers, encouraging more in-state production and potentially reducing reliance on fossil fuels.
Creates a dedicated, protected funding stream. The establishment of the Biodiesel Grant Program Fund ensures that money allocated for biodiesel support is kept separate from general funds, which may increase funding stability and transparency for recipients and stakeholders.
Supports rural economies and environmental goals. Direct investment in biodiesel production can help boost rural economic development, provide new markets for crops or animal fats, and contribute to New York’s broader efforts to reduce carbon emissions and promote renewable energy sources.
Sets standards and oversight for grant use. By requiring the New York State Energy Research and Development Authority to define guidelines and administer the program, the legislation aims to ensure accountability, appropriate use of grants, and alignment with industry standards (ASTM D 6751) for biodiesel quality.
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Support Farm Biodiesel Production
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Sponsors
1 Co-sponsor
History
- Referred to energy and telecommunications
- Referred to energy and telecommunications
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STATE OF NEW YORK
206
2019-2020 Regular Sessions
IN SENATE (Prefiled)
January 9, 2019
Introduced by Sen. ORTT -- read twice and ordered printed, and when printed to be committed to the Committee on Energy and Telecommunications
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
The People of the State of New York, represented in Senate and Assembly, do enact as follows:
Section 1. The public authorities law is amended by adding a new section 1884 to read as follows:
§ 1884. Biodiesel grant program. 1. The authority shall provide grants of matching funds for costs associated with the agricultural production of biodiesel fuel.
2. All moneys received or accepted pursuant to this section shall be deposited into the biodiesel grant program fund established pursuant to section ninety-nine-ff of the state finance law.
3. For purposes of this section, "biodiesel fuel" shall mean a fuel comprised of mono-alkyl esters of long chain fatty acids derived from vegetable oils or animal fats, designated B100, and meeting the requirements of the ASTM of D 6751.
4. The authority shall establish guidelines for the application and administration of the biodiesel grant program.
§ 2. The state finance law is amended by adding a new section 99-ff to read as follows:
§ 99-ff. Biodiesel grant program fund. 1. There is hereby established in the joint custody of the comptroller and the chairman of the New York state energy research and development authority, a fund to be known as the biodiesel grant program fund.
2. Moneys of the biodiesel grant program fund, following appropriation by the legislature and allocation by the director of the budget, shall
EXPLANATION--Matter in italics (underscored) is new; matter in brackets
[ ] is old law to be omitted.
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be available to such chairman for the administration of the biodiesel grant program established by section eighteen hundred eighty-four of the public authorities law.
§ 3. This act shall take effect on the first of January next succeeding the date on which it shall have become a law. Effective immediately, the New York state energy research and development authority shall establish any rules or regulations necessary for the implementation of this act on its effective date.
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Sponsor's memo
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 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 S. 3624B/A. 1954B of 2015/2016 Referred to Energy and Telecommunications S. 370B of 2017/2018 Referred to Energy
Fiscal implications
To be determined.
Effective date
This act shall take effect on the first of January next succeeding the date it becomes law.
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