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AK SR10

Resolution

Status

Passed

8/27/2010

Primary Sponsor

John Coghill

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Origin

Senate

26th Legislature

AI Summary

  • Alaska State Senate supports expanding use of domestic natural gas reserves and alternative energies to reduce reliance on imported oil by backing H.R. 1835 and S. 1408 under consideration by U.S. Congress
  • Urges state and federal agencies to purchase vehicles convertible to compressed natural gas when possible and available
  • Compressed natural gas provides safer, cleaner, and more efficient transportation fuel than gasoline or diesel with fewer emissions and lower maintenance costs
  • U.S. imported 4.35 billion barrels of oil in 2009 at a cost of approximately $265 billion, with roughly 20 percent used for road transport of goods nationwide
  • Resolution calls for copies to be sent to President Barack Obama, Governor Sean Parnell, and Alaska's congressional delegation

Legislative Description

Domestic Natural Gas & Alt. Energy

Motor Vehicles

Last Action

PERMANENTLY FILED 8/3 SENATE RESOLVE 7

8/27/2010

Committee Referrals

Resources2/22/2010

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