The bill amends sections 125.831 and 125.832 of the Revised Code and enacts section 125.833, focusing on the use of E15 blended fuel in state motor vehicles. It defines "E15 blended fuel" as gasoline containing more than ten and not more than fifteen volume percent ethanol. The bill mandates that all state-owned or leased motor vehicles capable of using E15 blended fuel must refuel with it when reasonably available and at a reasonable price. The implementation of this requirement will be phased in over four years in 25% increments, as determined by the director of administrative services.

Additionally, the director is tasked with adopting rules to facilitate the fuel use and phase-in requirements, and state departments and agencies must inform their employees about these requirements. The existing sections 125.831 and 125.832 are repealed, streamlining the legal framework surrounding the management and fuel use of state motor vehicles.

Statutes affected:
As Introduced: 125.831, 125.832