4/24/07-HF1651 missed a deadline to advance, effectively killing it for the year. A separate bill - SF2096 - however, remains active that contains a provision that would make loans available to school districts and small trucking firms to install equipment to reduce fuel consumption.

4/11/07-A bill in the House Finance Committee would benefit truckers who want to reduce emissions.
HF1651 includes a provision that would make loans available to school districts and small trucking firms to install equipment to reduce fuel consumption. The measure would earmark $2.4 million during the next two years for trucks and buses to be retrofitted.
For House bill status, call (651) 296-6646.