Bill Text: IL HR0639 | 2009-2010 | 96th General Assembly | Introduced

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Bill Title: Urges the Unites States Congress to quickly enact legislation to extend the tax incentives for domestic biodiesel production.

Spectrum: Partisan Bill (Republican 1-0)

Status: (Introduced - Dead) 2009-10-05 - Referred to Rules Committee [HR0639 Detail]

Download: Illinois-2009-HR0639-Introduced.html

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HOUSE RESOLUTION
WHEREAS, Because biodiesel fuel is made in the United
States from renewable resources, such as soybeans, its use
decreases our dependence on foreign oil and contributes to the
growth of our economy; and
WHEREAS, Biodiesel fuel is better for the environment than
petroleum diesel because biodiesel generates fewer emissions
than petroleum diesel; and
WHEREAS, Over 170 companies have invested millions of
dollars in the development of biodiesel manufacturing plants in
the United States and are actively marketing biodiesel; and
WHEREAS, The production capacity of these plants is
approximately 2.7 billion gallons of biodiesel per year; and
WHEREAS, The federal government currently offers biodiesel
tax incentives, including an income tax credit, a blenders'
excise tax credit, and a small producers' tax credit; and
WHEREAS, The federal Energy Improvement and Extension Act
of 2008 (Public Law 110-343) extended certain biodiesel tax
incentives for one year; and

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WHEREAS, These federal biodiesel tax incentives are
scheduled to expire December 31, 2009 but should be extended in
order to continue to promote the development, production, and
use of biodiesel fuel; and
WHEREAS, The Biodiesel Tax Incentive Reform and Extension
Act of 2009 (S. 1589) was filed recently in the United States
Senate to, among other things, extend the biodiesel income and
excise tax credits through December 31, 2014; therefore, be it
RESOLVED, BY THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES OF THE
NINETY-SIXTH GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF THE STATE OF ILLINOIS, that we
urge the United States Congress to quickly enact legislation to
extend the tax incentives for domestic biodiesel production;
and be it further
RESOLVED, That a suitable copy of this resolution be
presented to the President of the United States and each member
of the Illinois congressional delegation.