Access to E-15 gasoline required, Department of Agriculture required to monitor E-15 supply and prices, issued waivers required, Department of Revenue required to certify application information required, and rulemaking authorized.

The bill requires that E-15 gasoline, which contains a higher percentage of ethanol, be made available at gas stations in Minnesota. It also mandates that the Department of Agriculture monitor the supply and pricing of E-15 fuel. Additionally, the Department of Revenue is tasked with certifying information related to waivers for E-15 access, and the bill allows for rulemaking to support its implementation.

Supporters of the bill argue that increasing access to E-15 gasoline will promote cleaner energy alternatives and support local farmers by boosting the ethanol market. They believe that this legislation will help reduce greenhouse gas emissions and provide consumers with more affordable fuel options.

Critics of the bill may contend that mandating E-15 availability could lead to higher fuel prices and limit consumer choices at the pump. They might also raise concerns about potential engine compatibility issues with E-15 fuel and argue that the focus should be on broader energy solutions rather than specific fuel mandates.