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J.R. 21
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2002 JOINT RESOLUTIONS
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WHEREAS, Other states have benefitted from investments and policies
designed to foster the development of an ethanol production industry; and
WHEREAS, The Maryland General Assembly wishes to support the
construction of a fuel grade ethanol plant in Maryland and is willing to support
financial assistance for the construction of the plant; now, therefore, be it
RESOLVED BY THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF MARYLAND, That ethanol
production could provide significant contributions to the State's environment, energy
security, and economy. The General Assembly urges the Department of Business and
Economic Development, the Department of Agriculture, and the Department of the
Environment to provide technical assistance and financial support for the
development of a business plan for an ethanol industry in Maryland; and be it further
RESOLVED, That the Department of Agriculture, the Department of Business
and Economic Development, and the Maryland Energy Administration, in conjunction
with the Maryland Grain Producers Utilization Board, shall report to the General
Assembly on or before December 1, 2002, in accordance with § 2-1246 of the State
Government Article, on measures; such as production credits, construction bonds or
other incentives that would attract producers to develop an ethanol production plant
in Maryland that will be fully on line and operating at capacity in 2004 the feasibility
of developing an ethanol production facility in Maryland, including examination of
proposed operational structures, financing, State incentives, and other matters
related to proceeding with development of the facility; and be it further
RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution be forwarded by the Department of
Legislative Services to the Honorable Parris N. Glendening, Governor of Maryland;
the Honorable Thomas V. Mike Miller, Jr., President of the Senate of Maryland; and
the Honorable Casper R. Taylor, Jr., Speaker of the House of Delegates.
Signed May 16, 2002.
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Joint Resolution No. 21
(House Joint Resolution No. 33)
A House Joint Resolution concerning
Ethanol Production in Maryland
FOR the purpose of urging certain State agencies to provide financial and technical
support for the production of fuel grade ethanol production in the State; and
requiring the Department of Agriculture, the Department of Business and
Economic Development, and the Maryland Energy Administration to submit a
certain report on or before a certain date.
WHEREAS, Ethanol is a domestic and renewable fuel produced from grain
crops and other biomass sources that can replace petroleum to increase our energy
security and reduce our dependence on imported oil and fossil fuels; and
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