The General Assembly declares:

1. (1) Alternative fuels are vitally important to the Commonwealth because the alternative fuel may:

   1. (a) Reduce pollution;
   2. (b)
   3. (c) Support the Commonwealth's economy; Improve energy security; and

2. (2) Alternative fuels derived from resources within the Commonwealth, including:

   1. (a) Ethanol derived from corn;
   2. (b) Biodiesel derived from soybean oil;
   3. (c) Waste streams;
   4. (d) Renewable or zero emissions energy sources;
   5. (e) Gaseous carbon-18 oxides; and
   6. (f) Alternative jet fuels generated by agricultural production facilities in the Commonwealth; reduce undesirable impacts to the environment and provide additional demand for those resources;

3. (3) Environmental benefits resulting from alternative fuels include:

   1. (a) Reduced harmful emissions, including carbon dioxide, carbon monoxide, and sulfur; and Improved air quality by reducing ozone-forming emissions;
   2. (b)

4. (4) Alternative fuels may:

   1. (a) Stimulate the economy;
   2. (b) Create jobs across the Commonwealth;
   3. (c) Diversify the Commonwealth's energy supply; and
   4. (d) Reduce dependence on imported fuels; through the development of a production network in the Commonwealth for consumers in the Commonwealth;

5. (5) There are various other benefits which may be achieved, including improved:

   1. (a) Performance of vehicles that results in a reduction of operation costs for the citizens of the Commonwealth; and
6. (6)
7. (b) Transportation systems, including the creation of a sustainable supply; and Its commitment to:
8. (a) A full evaluation of the Commonwealth's jet fuel tax policy positions; and
9. (b) Furthering research and development to build an alternative fuels policy that may be declared the best in the nation.

Effective: June 27, 2025

History: Created 2025 Ky. Acts ch. 98, sec. 25, effective June 27, 2025.