HCS HB 1137 -- ALTERNATIVE FUEL AND ALTERNATIVE FUEL VEHICLES
(Darrough)

COMMITTEE OF ORIGIN:  Special Committee on Energy and Environment

This substitute establishes the Clean American Fuel Board
consisting of eight members, seven 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 the needed staff and assist 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 moneys 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 substitute will expire six years from the
effective date.

FISCAL NOTE:  No impact on state funds in FY 2007, FY 2008, and
FY 2009.

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