HB 479 -- ALTERNATIVE FUEL AND ALTERNATIVE FUEL VEHICLES

SPONSOR:  Darrough

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

This bill 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, 2008,
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 bill will expire six years from the
effective date.

FISCAL NOTE:  No impact on state funds in FY 2008, FY 2009, and
FY 2010.

PROPONENTS:  Supporters say that the bill will help in the
development of alternatives to foreign oil and reduce pollution.

Testifying for the bill was Representative Darrough.

OPPONENTS:  There was no opposition voiced to the committee.

OTHERS:  Others testifying on the bill say that it is important
to have industry representation on the Clean American Fuel Board
and that it is desirable to consult with the petroleum industry
on proposed legislation.

Testifying on the bill was Missouri Petroleum Marketers and
Convenience Store Association.

Missouri House of Representatives
94th General Assembly, 1st Regular Session
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