1368-S2 AMH CONN MACK 340

2SHB 1368 - H AMD TO H AMD (H-3204.1/24) 920

By Representative Connors

ADOPTED 02/09/2024

On page 4, line 36 of the striking amendment, after "(3)" insert the following:

"(a) An extension to the deadline requirements under subsection (2) of this section may be requested by a school district with mileage needs for their bus routes that are unable to be met by the average daily mileage achieved under actual use conditions in Washington for zero emission school buses.

(b) The requirements of subsection (2) of this section do not prohibit the use of externally vented fuel-operated passenger heaters from November 15 through March 15 annually until other viable alternatives become available.

(4)"

EFFECT: Allows for an extension to the deadline for meeting the requirements for school buses under pupil transportation contracts to be zero emission if mileage needs are unable to be met by zero emission buses (ZEBs).

Specifies that the requirements related to pupil transportation contracts and ZEBs do not prohibit the use of externally vented fuel-operated passenger heaters from November 15 through March 15 until other viable options are available.

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