HB 479 -- Alternative Fuel and Alternative Fuel Vehicles

Sponsor:  Darrough

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.

Missouri House of Representatives
94th General Assembly, 1st Regular Session
Last Updated July 25, 2007 at 11:19 am