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MS HB330
Bill
Status
2/5/2013
Primary Sponsor
Randy Boyd
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AI Summary
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Authorizes conversion of school and government vehicles to operate on alternative fuels including natural gas, ethanol, biodiesel, electricity, hydrogen, and other fuel sources.
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Requires converted vehicles to use alternative fuel whenever a fill or charge station is within 5 miles of the vehicle's home base and the alternative fuel price is comparable to displaced fuel prices.
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Encourages school districts to consider purchasing only motor vehicles capable of operating on alternative fuel beginning July 1, 2013.
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Prohibits sale or transfer of converted vehicles to non-government entities unless conversion equipment is removed and reinstalled on another government or school vehicle.
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Directs the Bureau of Fleet Management to prepare fiscal analysis of cost-effectiveness of alternative fuel use in state vehicles and requires 75% of state-owned vehicles to achieve 40+ miles per gallon fuel economy by July 1, 2014.
Legislative Description
Government owned vehicles; authorize and encourage conversion to operate on an alternative fuel.
Last Action
Died In Committee
2/5/2013