A CONCURRENT RESOLUTION, Supporting the Governor's efforts to fuel the state fleet with premium E-30 fuel.

    WHEREAS, auto owners report better performance when fueling with premium E-30, including better than or equivalent mileage per gallon and greater power; and

    WHEREAS, these reports have been validated in studies like the E-30 Challenge conducted by Glacial Lakes Energy; and

    WHEREAS, thousands of owners save money daily fueling with premium E-30; and

    WHEREAS, premium E-30 reduces harmful emissions leading to cleaner air quality; and

    WHEREAS, farmers and ethanol producers are the backbone for many rural economies in South Dakota; and

    WHEREAS, premium E-30 is better for vehicle performance, rural economies, the American economy, the environment, and public health; and

    WHEREAS, South Dakota has an opportunity to be a regional leader in the promotion of

our homegrown premium fuel; and

    WHEREAS, Governor Noem in her State of the State address noted that the process of transitioning the state vehicle fleet to the use of premium E-30 fuel has begun:

    NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, by the House of Representatives of the Ninety-Fourth Legislature of the State of South Dakota, the Senate concurring therein, that the Legislature supports the Governor and instructs all state agencies to fuel the state fleet with premium E-30 fuel and to promote our homegrown premium E-30 fuel.