A bill for an act relating to ethanol blended gasoline, by providing for gasoline storage and dispensing infrastructure and a financing program, and including effective date provisions.(See SF 2418.)
Impact
The bill has significant implications for state laws surrounding environmental regulation and renewable energy usage. By enforcing compatibility with E-85, the legislation is expected to promote the adoption of higher ethanol blends, thus supporting Iowa's agricultural sector, particularly corn production. Alongside this, the bill includes provisions for a financing program to assist retail dealers in upgrading their infrastructure. This financial support is designed to incentivize compliance and enhance the overall infrastructure for gasoline blending.
Summary
SSB3187 is a legislative measure that focuses on the infrastructure related to the storage and dispensing of ethanol blended gasoline. The bill aims to require retail dealers to ensure that their fuel infrastructure is compatible with E-85 gasoline. It establishes a timeline where different grades of ethanol blended gasoline (starting with E-15 and moving to E-40 and E-85) will need to be accommodated by retail fueling stations. This phased approach aims to transition fuel retailers towards a more sustainable energy framework while improving access to renewable fuel sources.
Contention
Notable points of contention surrounding SSB3187 include the regulatory burdens placed on small retail dealerships that may struggle with the financial aspects of upgrading infrastructure. There are concerns from some stakeholders regarding the timeline for compliance, particularly in light of the affordability of the required technology and infrastructure. Opponents may view the mandates as excessive, arguing that they can create disparities among retail stations that have varying capacities to meet the new standards.
Related
A bill for an act relating to ethanol blended gasoline, by providing for gasoline storage and dispensing infrastructure and a financing program, and including effective date provisions.(See HF 2687.)
Replaced by
A bill for an act relating to renewable fuel infrastructure, including by providing for a financing program, and including effective date provisions.(Formerly SSB 3187.)
Replaced by
A bill for an act relating to renewable fuel infrastructure, including by providing for a financing program, and including effective date provisions. (Formerly HSB 742.) Effective date: 05/17/2024.
A bill for an act relating to ethanol blended gasoline, by providing for gasoline storage and dispensing infrastructure and a financing program, and including effective date provisions.(See HF 2687.)
A bill for an act relating to renewable fuel infrastructure, including by providing for a financing program, and including effective date provisions. (Formerly HSB 742.) Effective date: 05/17/2024.
A bill for an act relating to renewable fuel infrastructure, including by providing for a financing program, and including effective date provisions.(Formerly SSB 3187.)
A bill for an act providing for programs and regulations administered and enforced by the department of agriculture and land stewardship, providing fees, providing for the allocation of moneys, making penalties applicable, and including effective date provisions. (Formerly HF 277, HSB 113.) Effective date: 06/01/2023, 07/01/2023.
A bill for an act providing for programs and regulations administered and enforced by the department of agriculture and land stewardship, providing fees, providing for the allocation of moneys, and making penalties applicable.(See SF 311.)
A bill for an act providing for programs and regulations administered and enforced by the department of agriculture and land stewardship, providing fees, providing for the allocation of moneys, and making penalties applicable.(Formerly HSB 113; See HF 666.)