HB 1137 -- Alternative Fuel and Alternative Fuel Vehicles

Sponsor:  Darrough

This bill establishes the Clean American Fuel Board consisting of
seven members, six of whom are voting members and represent
various industries and coalitions concerned with the use of
alternative fuel and alternative fuel vehicles.  The Director of
the Department of Natural Resources is an ex officio member and
will serve as the chairman.  The department will provide needed
staff and aid the board in carrying out its duties.  The
qualifications and terms of the appointed members are specified.

The board is required to establish and administer policies to
promote individual, industrial, and governmental compliance with
the United States Department of Energy and the Environmental
Protection Agency and report by January 1, 2007, and every year
thereafter, to the General Assembly, Governor, Department of
Transportation, and Department of Natural Resources on a
calculation of fuel cost differential rebates and designation of
certified conversion and original equipment manufacturer
technologies.

The Alternative Fuel Vehicle Revolving Fund is created for the
deposit of appropriated money and other donations.  The board
will administer the distribution of grants to qualifying
applicants for alternative fuel vehicle infrastructure projects,
education, and alternative fuel vehicles.  The applicant
requirements, grant uses, and grant amounts are specified.

The provisions of the bill will expire six years from the
effective date.

Missouri House of Representatives
93rd General Assembly, 2nd Regular Session
Last Updated November 29, 2006 at 9:42 am