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S. 1646 (104th)

Propane Education and Research Act of 1996

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Introduced

27 March 1996

Last action

27 June 1996 · Calendars

Status

Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 473.

Sponsors

Sen. Domenici, Pete V. [R-NM], Sen. Ford, Wendell H. [D-KY], Sen. Dole, Robert J. [R-KS], Sen. Lott, Trent [R-MS], Sen. Heflin, Howell [D-AL], Sen. Shelby, Richard C. [R-AL], Sen. Faircloth, Lauch [R-NC], Sen. Simpson, Alan K. [R-WY], Sen. Cochran, Thad [R-MS], Sen. Inhofe, James M. [R-OK], Sen. Warner, John [R-VA], Sen. Helms, Jesse [R-NC], Sen. McConnell, Mitch [R-KY], Sen. Thurmond, Strom [R-SC], Sen. Burns, Conrad R. [R-MT], Sen. Johnston, J. Bennett [D-LA], Sen. Bingaman, Jeff [D-NM], Sen. Nickles, Don [R-OK], Sen. Lugar, Richard G. [R-IN], Sen. Kassebaum, Nancy Landon [R-KS], Sen. Coats, Daniel [R-IN], Sen. Grams, Rod [R-MN], Sen. Kyl, Jon [R-AZ], Sen. Coverdell, Paul [R-GA], Sen. Pryor, David H. [D-AR], Sen. Bond, Christopher S. [R-MO], Sen. Bumpers, Dale [D-AR], Sen. Harkin, Tom [D-IA], Sen. Thomas, Craig [R-WY], Sen. Gregg, Judd [R-NH], Sen. Smith, Bob [R-NH], Sen. Hutchison, Kay Bailey [R-TX], Sen. Bennett, Robert F. [R-UT], Sen. Frahm, Sheila [R-KS], Sen. DeWine, Mike [R-OH], Sen. Moseley-Braun, Carol [D-IL]

Subjects

Agriculture, Energy, Education

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24 March 2026

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Summary

Propane Education and Research Act of 1996 - Authorizes the qualified industry organizations (the National Propane Gas Association, the Gas Processors Association, or successor organizations, or a group of retail marketers or producers who collectively represent at least 25 percent of the volume of propane sold or produced in the United States) to conduct, at their own expense, a referendum among producers and retail marketers for the creation of a Propane Education and Research Council. Directs the Council, if established, to develop programs (including programs to enhance consumer and employee safety and training) and enter into contracts for: (1) propane research and development; (2) consumer education; and (3) payment for program costs with funds collected under this Act. Requires the Council to reimburse the Secretary of Energy annually for any costs incurred by the United States. Authorizes the Council to levy annual assessments on odorized propane, according to prescribed guidelines, to cover program costs. Directs the Council to establish a program to coordinate its operations with any State propane education and research council. Prohibits Council funds from being used for lobbying activities. Directs the Secretary of Commerce to prepare and make available to the Council, the Secretary of Energy (Secretary), and the public, annual analyses of changes in propane prices relative to other energy resources. Requires the Council to restrict its activities to research and development, training, and safety whenever in any year the five-year average rolling price index of consumer grade propane exceeds by more than 10.1 percent the five-year rolling average price composite index of residential electricity, residential natural gas, and refiner price to end users of Number 2 fuel oil. Requires the price of propane to be determined by market forces in all cases. Prohibits the Council from taking action to pass the cost of the annual assessments to consumers. Requires the Secretary of Commerce to report biennially to the Congress and the Secretary on whether: (1) operation of the Council, in conjunction with the cumulative effects of market changes and Federal programs, has had an effect on propane consumers, including residential, agriculture, process, and nonfuel users; and (2) there have been long-term and short-term effects on propane prices as a result of Council activities and Federal programs.

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Timeline

  1. 27 March 1996

    Introduced

    Read twice and referred to the Committee on Energy and Natural Resources.

    Source: IntroReferral

  2. 27 March 1996

    Introduced

    Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR S3019)

    Source: IntroReferral

  3. 27 March 1996

    Introduced

    Introduced in Senate

    Source: IntroReferral

  4. 28 March 1996

    Referred

    Referred to Subcommittee on Energy Research and Development.

    Source: Committee

  5. 4 April 1996

    Committee

    Committee on Energy and Natural Resources requested executive comment from Department of Energy, and Office of Management and Budget.

    Source: Committee

  6. 16 April 1996

    Committee

    Committee on Energy and Natural Resources; Senate Subcommittee on Energy Research and Development. Hearings held. Hearings printed: S.Hrg. 104-449.

    Source: Committee

  7. 19 June 1996

    Reported

    Committee on Energy and Natural Resources. Ordered to be reported with an amendment favorably.

    Source: Committee

  8. 27 June 1996

    Reported

    Committee on Energy and Natural Resources. Reported to Senate by Senator Murkowski with an amendment. With written report No. 104-298.

    Source: Committee

  9. 27 June 1996

    Reported

    Committee on Energy and Natural Resources. Reported to Senate by Senator Murkowski with an amendment. With written report No. 104-298.

    Source: Committee

  10. 27 June 1996

    Calendars

    Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 473.

    Source: Calendars

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