School Bus Transition - Propane-Powered School Buses - Grant Program, Fund, and Purchase
Sponsor: Seth A. Howard (District 30B)Committee: Environment and TransportationSubject: EnvironmentStatus: Hearing 2/26 at 1:00 p.m. (as of Sep 4, 2026)
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 (16)
MGA witness listFAV 9FavorableUNF 7Unfavorable
| Position | Witness | Organization | Testimony |
|---|---|---|---|
| FAV | DeMinco, Lynne | BCRW | Position only |
| FAV | Whaley, Stephen | Blue Bird Corporation | Oral |
| FAV | Minks, Beckie | Elite School Bus Company | Oral |
| FAV | Lostrom, Marty | Maryland School Bus Contractors Association | Oral |
| FAV | Snow, Ryanlobbyist | R&R Solutions | Written (PDF) |
| FAV | Delegate Howard, Delegate Howardlegislator | Individual | Oral |
| FAV | Jubb, Randall | Individual | Oral |
| FAV | Lang, Alan | Individual | Position only |
| FAV | Tibbals, Trudy | Individual | Position only |
| UNF | Jakuta, Joseph | Climate Parents of Prince George's | Written (PDF) |
| UNF | baker, Jeremy | MDE | Written (PDF) |
| UNF | Palencia-Calvo, Ramon | Maryland League of Conservation Voters | Written (PDF) |
| UNF | Mendelson, Lindseylobbyist | Maryland Sierra Club | Written (PDF) |
| UNF | Meyerovich, Mark | Individual | Position only |
| UNF | Outten, Megan | Individual | Written (PDF) |
| UNF | Sienna, Joan | Individual | Position only |
Organizations on record
Registered lobbyists who testified
FAVSnow, RyanR&R SolutionsRegistered for: Araminta USA; Dorchester County, Maryland; For All Seasons; Maryland Farm Bureau; Talbot Watermen's Association; Tetrus Corp.…