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FL S0650

Bill

Status

Failed

3/8/2024

Primary Sponsor

Ana Rodriguez

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Origin

Senate

2024 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Renames Florida's "Natural Gas Fuel Fleet Vehicle Rebate Program" as the "Alternative Fuel Fleet Vehicle Rebate Program," expanding eligibility beyond natural gas to include vehicles powered by liquefied petroleum gas, compressed natural gas, hybrid, and electric power sources
  • Rebates cover up to 50% of eligible costs for converting, purchasing, or leasing alternative fuel fleet vehicles, with a maximum of $25,000 per vehicle and $250,000 per applicant per fiscal year
  • Reserves 40% of the annual funding allocation for governmental applicants, with remaining funds available to commercial applicants, distributed on a first-come, first-served basis
  • Requires the Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services to adopt implementing rules by December 31, 2024, and submit an annual program assessment to the Governor and Legislature beginning October 1, 2026
  • All eligible alternative fuel fleet vehicles must comply with U.S. Environmental Protection Agency emission standards, and leased vehicles must have a lease term of at least 5 years to qualify

Legislative Description

Alternative Fuel Fleet Vehicle Rebates

Last Action

Died in Fiscal Policy

3/8/2024

Committee Referrals

Fiscal Policy1/25/2024
Appropriations Subcommittee on Agriculture, Environment, and General Government1/10/2024

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