HB773
Require E15 fuel at turnpike facilities; biodiesel fuel study
📋 What This Bill Does
HB773 requires the sale of E15 fuel at turnpike service facilities and mandates a feasibility study on the sale of biodiesel fuel at those facilities.
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Rationale
The bill aligns with libertarian principles of free markets to some extent by promoting the availability of alternative fuels. However, it can be seen as government intervention in the energy market, which may conflict with the principle of limited government interference.
Risks and Concerns
- Government mandating specific fuel types can distort market dynamics and interfere with consumer choice.
- Mandates like these can lead to unintended consequences, potentially disadvantaging certain fuel providers or technologies.
Platform Citations (1)
2.3 Energy and Resources (2_3)
OPPOSES
The bill interferes with the free market by requiring the sale of specific types of fuel, going against the principle of government control of energy pricing, allocation, and production.