There is hereby created the "Missouri Ethanol and Other Renewable Fuel Sources Commission" composed of seven members, including two members of the senate of different political parties appointed by the president pro tem of the senate, two members of the house of representatives of different political parties appointed by the speaker of the house, and three other persons appointed by the governor, with the advice and consent of the senate. The members appointed by the governor may include, but are not limited to, persons engaged in the ethanol production industry and no more than two of such members shall be of the same political party. The members appointed by the governor shall be appointed for a term of four years, except that of the first members appointed, one shall serve for a term of two years, one shall serve for a term of three years, and one shall serve for a term of four years. Vacancies in the membership of the commission shall be filled in the same manner as the original appointments. The commission shall elect a member of its own group as chairman at the first meeting, which shall be called by the governor. The commission shall meet at least four times in a calendar year at the call of the chairman. The commission shall promote the continued production of ethanol and the continued usage of ethanol and fuel ethanol blends, as defined in section 142.027, RSMo, and the production and usage of other renewable fuel sources, in this state. The commission shall report to each regular session of the general assembly its recommendations for legislation in the field of the promotion of the ethanol industry and related subjects in this state. Members of the commission shall serve without compensation but shall be reimbursed for actual and necessary expenses incurred in the performance of their duties.

(L. 1993 H.B. 611 § 1)