School Bus Transition - Propane-Powered School Buses - Grant Program, Fund, and Purchase
Sponsor: Seth A. Howard (District 30B)Committee: Environment and TransportationSubject: EnvironmentStatus: Hearing 3/12 at 3:00 p.m. (as of Nov 13, 2024)
What this bill does
Official synopsis
Altering certain provisions of law relating to funding and grants to transition to zero-emission vehicle school buses to include propane-powered school buses; and authorizing a county board of education, beginning in fiscal year 2030, to enter into a new contract for the purchase of school buses that are propane-powered.
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Testimony (10)
MGA witness listFAV 4FavorableFWA 1Favorable with amendmentsUNF 5Unfavorable
| Position | Witness | Organization | Testimony |
|---|---|---|---|
| FAV | Wilson, Grace | Anne Arundel County Public Schools | Written (PDF) |
| FAV | Nelson, Steve | Maryland School Bus Contractors Association | Written (PDF) |
| FAV | Delegate Howard, Delegate Howardlegislator | Individual | Oral |
| FAV | Judd, Randy | Individual | Oral |
| UNF | Stegman, Matt | Chesapeake Bay Foundation | Written (PDF) |
| UNF | Alford, Claire | Highland Electric Fleets | Written (PDF) |
| UNF | Harbeson, Kristenlobbyist | Maryland League of Conservation Voters | Written (PDF) |
| UNF | Mendelson, Lindseylobbyist | Maryland Sierra Club | Written (PDF) |
| UNF | Hayman, Ben | World Resources Institute (WRI) | Written (PDF) |
| FWA | Geraldo, Manuellobbyist | Washington Gas | Written (PDF) |
Organizations on record
Registered lobbyists who testified
UNFHarbeson, KristenMaryland League of Conservation VotersRegistered for: Maryland League of Conservation Voters