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CS/HB 633 — Biodiesel Fuel

by Finance and Tax Subcommittee; and Rep. Perry and others (CS/SB 522 by Community Affairs Committee; and Senator Bradley)

This summary is provided for information only and does not represent the opinion of any Senator, Senate Officer, or Senate Office.

Prepared by: Agriculture Committee (AG)

This bill exempts municipalities, counties, and school districts that manufacture biodiesel for internal use from the reporting, bonding, and licensing requirements applying to wholesalers of biodiesel fuel. The bill requires these entities to report biodiesel fuel manufactured for internal use to the Department of Revenue on a Local Government User of Diesel Fuel Tax Return and remit the appropriate tax.

If approved by the Governor, these provisions take effect July 1, 2013.

Vote: Senate 37-0; House 114-0