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AR HB1659

Bill

Official Source

Status

Failed

5/17/2013

Primary Sponsor

Nate Bell

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Origin

House of Representatives

89th General Assembly (2013 Regular)

AI Summary

  • Appropriates $1,000,000 to the Department of Education - Division of Public School Academic Facilities and Transportation for a Compressed Natural Gas (CNG) School Bus Pilot Program, payable from the General Improvement Fund.

  • Funds may be used for grants, personal services, and operating expenses related to the CNG school bus pilot program.

  • Authorizes the Department to adopt new rules and regulations to implement the program without being restricted by requirements applicable to other programs.

  • Permits the Department to supplement State Treasury funds with grants, donations, and Federal funds for project costs.

  • Declares the bill effective July 1, 2013 as an emergency measure necessary for essential governmental operations.

Legislative Description

An Act For The Department Of Education - Division Of Public School Academic Facilities And Transportation - Compressed Natural Gas School Bus Pilot Program General Improvement Appropriation.

Last Action

Died in House Committee at Sine Die adjournment.

5/17/2013

Committee Referrals

Budget3/4/2013

Full Bill Text

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