Illinois General Assembly - Bill Status for SB3159

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. Authorities the Agency to adopt rules to implement and administer the Act. Defines terms.

Actions

Date	Chamber	Action
2/6/2024	Senate	Filed with Secretary by Sen. Cristina Castro
2/6/2024	Senate	First Reading
2/6/2024	Senate	Referred to Assignments
2/14/2024	Senate	Assigned to Appropriations- Public Safety and Infrastructure
3/15/2024	Senate	Rule 2-10 Committee Deadline Established As April 5, 2024
4/5/2024	Senate	Rule 2-10 Committee Deadline Established As May 3, 2024

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