Establishes the state policy on the purchase of new zero-emission school buses.

Education

Passed Legislature

This bill passed both chambers and reached final enrollment, even if later executive action is not shown here.

Sponsor: Representative Neron,, Gamba, Representative Chaichi,, Hudson,, Walters,, Senator Anderson,, Golden,, Patterson,
Last action: 2025-06-27
Official status: In House Committee
Effective date: Not listed

Plain English Breakdown

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Bill History

2025-06-27 House
In committee upon adjournment.
2025-04-15 House
Public Hearing held.
2025-01-17 House
Referred to Transportation with subsequent referral to Ways and Means.
2025-01-13 House
First reading. Referred to Speaker's desk.

Official Summary Text

Digest: This Act makes new goals and laws for buying zero-emission school buses. (Flesch Readability Score: 67.7).
Establishes the state policy on the purchase of new zero-emission school buses. Directs the Department of Environmental Quality to adopt rules to require the purchase of new zero-emission school buses in certain areas. Requires the purchase of new zero-emission school buses if the price is equal to a comparable school bus that is not zero-emission. Directs the department to provide technical and financial assistance to school bus fleet owners.
Establishes the Zero-Emission School Bus Assistance Fund.
Takes effect on the 91st day following adjournment sine die.
Relating to: Relating to zero-emission school buses; prescribing an effective date.
Current location: In House Committee