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CT HB05470

Bill

Official Source

Status

Introduced

3/5/2026

Primary Sponsor

Energy and Technology Committee

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Origin

House of Representatives

2026 General Assembly

AI Summary

  • Adds hybrid school buses as a compliant option alongside zero-emission and alternative fuel buses for meeting Connecticut's school bus fleet requirements
  • Extends the deadline for 100% clean school bus compliance from January 1, 2035 to January 1, 2040
  • Eliminates the separate January 1, 2030 zero-emission mandate for school buses serving environmental justice communities
  • Expands the Commissioner of Energy and Environmental Protection's grant program to include hybrid school buses for matching funds and federal grant applications
  • Effective October 1, 2026

Legislative Description

An Act Concerning Hybrid School Buses.

Last Action

Public Hearing 03/12

3/6/2026

Committee Referrals

Energy and Technology3/5/2026

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