US SB1285 | 2011-2012 | 112th Congress

Status

Spectrum: Slight Partisan Bill (Democrat 3-1)
Status: Introduced on June 28 2011 - 25% progression, died in committee
Action: 2011-06-28 - Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.
Pending: Senate Finance Committee
Text: Latest bill text (Introduced) [PDF]

Summary

Hybrid and Electric Trucks and Infrastructure Act - Amends the Internal Revenue Code to: (1) increase and extend through 2015 the tax credit for new qualified hybrid motor vehicles; (2) allow such credit for certain fuel-efficient heavy trucks and heavy electric vehicles; (3) extend through 2014 the tax credit for alternative fuel vehicle refueling property expenditures; (4) expand the definition of refueling property for electric motor vehicles to include panel upgrades, wiring, conduit, trenching, pedestals, and related equipment; and (5) allow a new tax credit, through 2014, for 50% of the cost, up to $3,500, for electric idling reduction devices installed on heavy-duty diesel powered on-highway vehicles. Directs the Secretary of Energy to publish standards for certifying idling reduction devices.

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Title

Hybrid and Electric Trucks and Infrastructure Act

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History

DateChamberAction
2011-06-28SenateRead twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.

Same As/Similar To

SB1220 (Related) 2011-06-16 - Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.

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