The bill amends the Motor Fuels Quality Act to enhance the standards for gasoline and diesel fuel sold in Michigan. It mandates the director to establish specific standards for fuel purity, quality, and the types and amounts of additives allowed. The bill introduces new definitions and requirements for vapor pressure in compliance with federal law, including the Clean Air Act, and specifies that the director must adopt the latest standards from the Society for Testing and Materials. Additionally, it prohibits the use of the additive methyl tertiary butyl ether (MTBE) and requires firms offering hydrogen fuel to register with the department.

Furthermore, the bill allows for the year-round sale of E15 fuel, which is gasoline blended with 10.5% to 15% ethanol, and mandates that fuel pumps dispensing E15 be labeled according to federal regulations. The previous provisions regarding vapor pressure standards for specific counties have been removed, and the director is granted the authority to implement requirements in line with federal law. Overall, the bill aims to modernize fuel quality standards while ensuring compliance with environmental regulations.

Statutes affected:
House Introduced Bill: 290.643, 290.650