CT SB00924

Extends sales tax exemptions for new motor vehicles exclusively powered by clean alternative fuels (natural gas, hydrogen, electricity, or propane) from July 1, 2011 through July 1, 2013, replacing the previous expiration date of July 1, 2008.

Extends sales tax exemptions for conversion equipment and compressed natural gas or hydrogen filling station equipment from July 1, 2011 through July 1, 2013, replacing the previous expiration date of July 1, 2008.

Extends sales tax exemptions for hybrid passenger cars with at least 40 miles per gallon highway rating from October 1, 2011 through October 1, 2013, replacing the previous October 1, 2004 to October 1, 2008 timeframe, and includes fuel cell vehicles in the definition of hybrid vehicles.

Allows hybrid and electric vehicles to use state highway limited access lanes designated for high occupancy vehicles regardless of the number of vehicle occupants, effective July 1, 2011.