HB 751 -- MISSOURI PROPANE EDUCATION AND RESEARCH COUNCIL (Schad) COMMITTEE OF ORIGIN: Committee on Energy and Environment This bill changes the laws regarding the Missouri Propane Education and Research Council. In its main provisions, the bill: (1) Removes the provision allowing the director of the council to initiate a referendum on the abolishment of the council; (2) Removes the director's authority to: (a) Fill council vacancies; (b) Approve or modify council budgets. The council will approve or modify the budget after a 30-day public comment period; (c) Require additional reports from the council; and (d) Establish alternative means to collect the odorized propane fee and establish late payment charges; and (3) Removes the provision allowing the National Propane Education and Research Council to establish a program in coordination with the Missouri council regarding rebates on propane fees collected by the national council. FISCAL NOTE: No impact on state funds in FY 2010, FY 2011, and FY 2012.Copyright (c) Missouri House of Representatives