HCS HB 1510 -- ALTERNATIVE FUEL AND ALTERNATIVE FUEL VEHICLES

SPONSOR:  Bivins (Darrough)

COMMITTEE ACTION:  Voted "do pass by consent" by the Special
Committee on Energy and Environment by a vote of 10 to 0.

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, 2009,
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 the
designation of certified conversion and original equipment
manufacturer technologies.  A report must also be prepared by
January 1, 2010, and every year thereafter on the number of
registered alternative fuel vehicles and the expenditure of
funds.  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 2009, FY 2010, and
FY 2011.

PROPONENTS:  Supporters say that the bill will allow Missouri to
gain federal grants for alternative fuel projects and vehicle
purchases.

Testifying for the bill were Representative Darrough; and
Missouri Sierra Club.

OPPONENTS:  There was no opposition voiced to the committee.

Missouri House of Representatives
94th General Assembly, 2nd Regular Session
Last Updated October 15, 2008 at 3:10 pm