HB05470

An Act Concerning Hybrid School Buses.

Introduced·3/5/26

Connecticut HB05470 allows school districts to use hybrid school buses to meet fuel and emissions requirements.

Connecticut HB05470 allows school districts to use hybrid school buses to meet certain fuel and emissions requirements. The bill defines "hybrid school bus" as a vehicle using a combustion engine and an electric motor. It also mandates that by 2040, all school buses in the state must be zero-emission or alternative fuel buses. The bill provides for federal grant applications to maximize funding for these buses and infrastructure.

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Where it stands

Current
In committee
Next
Committee decision

Sponsors

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Democratic CaucusRepublican Caucus

Roll Call Votes

ET Vote Tally Sheet (Joint Favorable)

22 Yea

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4 Nay

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Calendar

Mar 12

12:00 AM

Energy and Technology Public Hearing

History

Apr 7

House

Reported Out of Legislative Commissioners' Office

Apr 7

House

Favorable Report, Tabled for the Calendar, House

Apr 7

House

House Calendar Number 306