Bill Status of SB 3159   103rd General Assembly


Short Description:  EPA-SCHOOL BUS ZERO EMISSIONS

Senate Sponsors
Sen. Cristina Castro

Last Action  View All Actions

DateChamber Action
  5/3/2024SenateRule 3-9(a) / Re-referred to Assignments

Statutes Amended In Order of Appearance
New Act

Synopsis As Introduced
Creates the Zero Emissions School Bus Funding Program Act. Provides that the Environmental Protection Agency shall administer a Zero Emissions School Bus Funding Program for public schools to acquire funding to transition their school bus fleets to zero-emission fleets. Provides requirements for the Program, as well as factors for the Agency to consider in awarding funds, including demonstrating the ability to deploy the largest number of electric buses feasible, leveraging local, State, and federal funding, as well as incorporating microgrid technology. Authorizes the Agency to adopt rules to implement and administer the Act. Defines terms.

Actions 
DateChamber Action
  2/6/2024SenateFiled with Secretary by Sen. Cristina Castro
  2/6/2024SenateFirst Reading
  2/6/2024SenateReferred to Assignments
  2/14/2024SenateAssigned to Appropriations- Public Safety and Infrastructure
  3/15/2024SenateRule 2-10 Committee Deadline Established As April 5, 2024
  4/5/2024SenateRule 2-10 Committee Deadline Established As May 3, 2024
  5/3/2024SenateRule 3-9(a) / Re-referred to Assignments

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