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MS SB2109
Bill
AI Summary
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Expands the Mississippi Development Authority's revolving loan program to provide interest-free loans to all political subdivisions (not just school districts and municipalities) for purchasing alternative fuel motor vehicles, conversion kits, and refueling infrastructure.
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Changes program eligibility from separate school district and municipal programs to a unified "Political Subdivision Alternative Fuel Motor Vehicle Revolving Loan Fund" serving counties, school districts, charter schools, water districts, hospitals, airports, and other governmental entities.
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Allows loans to cover costs of purchasing alternative fuel vehicles, converting existing vehicles to alternative fuel, and constructing or upgrading alternative fuel refueling stations and portable refueling systems.
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Defines "alternative fuel" as compressed natural gas, liquefied natural gas, and propane fuel, with emissions reduction requirements certified by the federal Environmental Protection Agency or Mississippi Department of Environmental Quality.
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Establishes that loan repayments and any investment earnings are deposited back into the revolving loan fund to support ongoing alternative fuel infrastructure development.
Legislative Description
Alternative fuel systems; expand loan program to all political subdivisions.
Last Action
Died In Committee
2/25/2015