Florida's primary legislative focus in the past has been on promoting ethanol and biodiesel. The state does have CNG tax rates, distributor licensing, and a decal purchase system for AFVs.

JUNE 2014 - Florida passes AFV Rebate Program as HB 579, repealing Florida's decal system and removing taxation for CNG, LNG and propane for 5 years - http://www.ngtnews.com/e107_plugins/content/content.php?content.8882#.U43PxfldVHV

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Florida Motor Fuel Taxation Website

CNG - 0 ¢ / Gallon - Reference

LNG - 0 ¢ / Gallon **

Gasoline - 28.5 ¢ / Gallon - Reference

Diesel - 31.6 ¢ / Gallon

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HB-579

Repeals decal tax and taxes CNG on 5.66 lbs, or 126.67
cubic feet, LNG per 6.22 pounds for a period of five years.

IFTA - IFTA taxes are applied to vehicles of 3+ axles, or weighing more than 26,000 pounds. IFTA tax tables can be found here.

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2016 Session - Proposed Legislation

HB-1341

Requires development of state fleet management plan due November 1, 2016. Plan should consider whether it is cost effective to use alternative fuel vehicles in the state fleet among other things. Reference - HB1341 Bill History, Reference - HB1341 Bill Text

HB-7061

Long bill among other things amends the state infrastructure bank program within the Department of Transportation to provide loans and credit enhancements to government units and private entities for use in constructing and improving transportation facilities or ancillary facilities that produce or distribute natural gas or fuel. Effective July 1, 2017. Reference - HB7061 Bill History, Reference - HB7061 Bill Text Status: Passed House and Senate as of 3/11/16; signed by Governor.

SB-326

Requires development of state fleet management plan by November 1, 2016. The plan is to include among other things a review of the cost effectiveness of purchasing or leasing alternative fuel vehicles. Substitute version offered 1/12/2016; to Subcmte on General Government. Reference - SB326 Bill History, Reference - SB326 Bill Text

SB-364

Sales and use tax exemption for electric and hybrid vehicles. Update: On 1/12/16 referred to the following committees: Commerce and Tourism, Finance and Tax, and Appropriations. Reference - SB364 Bill History, Reference - SB364 Bill Text

SB-366

Sales and use tax exemption for electric and hybrid vehicles. Update: On 1/12/16 referred to the following committees: Commerce and Tourism, Finance and Tax, and Appropriations. Reference - SB366 Bill History, Reference - SB366 Bill Text

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2015 Session - Proposed Legislation

HB-285

Amends the Natural Gas Fuel Fleet Rebate Program so that during June 1 to June 30 of each year, any unencumbered funds may be applied for by companies that have previously received the maximum amount of $250,000 during a year. Update: on 10/7/15 referred to the Committee on Regulatory Affairs. Reported favorably by Committee on 10/21/15 with substitute language. We previously did not highlight the fact that the language indicates that governmental fleets shall receive preference on a first come first basis. Also the funds shall first go to applicants who have not already hit the established limits. Reference - HB285 Bill History, Reference - HB285 Bill Text Status: 11/9/15 to HOUSE AGRICULTURE AND NATURAL RESOURCES APPROPRIATIONS SUBCOMMITTEE.

HB-661

Provides that governmental units, including airport authorities and colleges, may not charge parking fees on electric, hybrid or hydrogen vehicles. Other exemptions provided for toll fees, sales and use taxes, and motor vehicle registration fees. Effective date is July 1, 2016. Reference - HB661 Bill History, Reference - HB661 Bill Text Status: 11/23/15 referred to following committees - Energy and Utilities Subcmte, Finance and Tax Cmte, Transportation and Economic Development Appropr. Subcmte, and Regulatory Affairs Cmte. / Update: on 1/12/16 referred to following committees - Energy and Utilities Subcmte, Finance and Tax Cmte, Transportation and Economic Development Appropr. Subcmte, and Regulatory Affairs Cmte.

HB-1141

Creates heavy duty natural gas rebate program. The incentive is for retrofitting a locomotive or ship so that it is fueled on natural gas and covers activities after January 1, 2015. LPG also qualifies. The qualifying cost is 50% of the retrofit cost up to $500,000 per vehicle and $1 million maximum per applicant. Reference - HB1141 Bill History, Reference - HB1141 Bill Text Status: referred to Senate Cmte on Appropriations, and Communications, Energy & Public Utilities 4/22/15; died in committee 5/1/2015.

HB-7075

Requires government agencies when procuring cargo, freight or package delivery services to consider whether the provider uses alternative fuels, including natural gas, and the fuel efficiency of the vehicles used by the vendor. Reference - HB7075 Bill History, Reference - HB7075 Bill Text Passed House 4/16/15; died in committee 5/1/15

SB-90

Amends natural gas rebate program to allow companies to apply for additional funding during June if funds are still available. Update: Appropriations Subcmte reports favorably; 11/3/15 to Subcmte on General Government. Reference - SB90 Bill History, Reference - SB90 Bill Text Status: Appropriations Subcmte reports favorably; 11/18/15 reported favorably with substitute by Committee on General Government; to Committee on Appropriations.

SB-194

Requires government agencies when procuring cargo, freight or package delivery services to consider whether the provider uses alternative fuels, including natural gas, and the fuel efficiency of the vehicles used by the vendor. Reference - SB194 Bill History, Reference - SB194 Bill Text Pre-filed in December Sen. Altman; intro in March; died in committee 5/1/15

PRE-326

Requires development of state fleet management plan by October 1, 2016. The plan is to include among other things a review of the cost effectiveness of purchasing or leasing alternative fuel vehicles. Status: fre-filed for 2016 schedule by Senator Brandes. Update: On 10/6/15 referred to the following committees: Appropriations, Appropriations Subcmte on General Government, and Government Oversight and Accountability. On the agenda for 11/2/15. 11/17/15 reported favorably with a substitute that continues to include alternative fuel provision but now expressly identifies electric vehicles; 11/20/15 to Appropriations Subcommittee on General Government.

PRE-364

Sales and use tax exemption for electric and hybrid vehicles. Status: pre-filed for 2016 schedule by Senator Soto.

PRE-366

Sales and use tax exemption for electric and hybrid vehicles. Status: pre-filed for 2016 schedule by Senator Soto. Update: On 10/6/15 referred to the following committees: Commerce and Tourism, Finance and Tax, and Appropriations. Reported favorably out of Commerce and Tourism on 10/20/15.

SB-1538

Companion to HB 1141. Creates heavy duty natural gas rebate program. The incentive is for retrofitting a locomotive or ship so that it is fueled on natural gas and covers activities after January 1, 2015. LPG also qualifies. The qualifying cost is 50% of the retrofit cost up to $500,000 per vehicle and $1 million maximum per applicant. Reference - SB1538 Bill History, Reference - SB1538 Bill Text Status: 2015-05-01 - Died on Calendar

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2014 Session - Proposed Legislation

SB-1044

Authorizes alternative fuel stations to report information to the state that can then be posted on website. Includes information on the type of alternative fuel provided, the location, and the costs or fees associated with buying the fuel. Reference - SB1044 Bill History, Reference - SB1044 Bill Text Action: 2014-04-30 - Laid on Table, companion bill(s) passed, see CS/HB 7147 (Ch. 2014-154)

SB-1290

Requires that the Dept. of Management Services when procuring cargo, freight or package delivery services to consider whether the provider uses alternative fuels, including natural gas, and the fuel efficiency of the vehicles used by the vendor. Reference - SB1290 Bill History, Reference - SB1290 Bill Text Action: 2014-05-02 - Died in Transportation

HB-973

Companion to SB 1290. Requires that the Dept. of Management Services when procuring cargo, freight or package delivery services to consider whether the provider uses alternative fuels, including natural gas, and the fuel efficiency of the vehicles used by the vendor. Reference - HB973 Bill History, Reference - HB973 Bill Text Action: 2014-05-02 - Died in Appropriations Committee

HB-7147

Companion to SB 1044. Authorizes alternative fuel stations to report information to the state that can then be posted on website. Includes information on the type of alternative fuel provided, the location, and the costs or fees associated with buying the fuel. Reference - HB7147 Bill History, Reference - HB7147 Bill Text Enacted 6/13/14

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2013 Session - Proposed Legislation

HB-579

Companion to SB 560. Repeals decal tax and taxes CNG on 5.66 lbs, or 126.67
cubic feet, LNG per 6.22 pounds for a period of five years.Reference - HB-579 Bill History, Reference - HB579 Bill Text NOTE: This bill was carried over from 2013 - May 30, 2014 - Signed by the Governor.

SB-560

Repeals the decal fee for natural gas vehicles and replaces it with excise tax. The excise tax would be applied on a motor fuel equivalent gallon which means the
amount of natural gas it takes to equal the energy content of 1 gallon of motor fuel. CNG is 5.66 pounds or 126.67 cubic feet, and LNG is 6.22 pounds. The changes also apply to LPG but are not summarized here. Imposes regulations, licensing and reporting obligations on person selling CNG and LNG. Exempts the following from the tax: federal government agencies; agricultural use; state and local governments; fuel provided by residential refueling devices located at a personal residence. Also establishes a Natural Gas Fuel Investment Program, which is to be funded in part by a portion of the tax imposed on CNG and LNG; this program will pay the incremental cost of NGVs and is effective from July 1, 2013 - July 1, 2018. The total amount of tax collected (there are various fees) is 30.8 cents; gasoline and diesel pay a total tax of 35 cents in Florida. Reference - SB-560 Bill History, Reference - HB-560 Bill Text Status: Introduced on January 31 2013 - 25% progress, died in chamber

SB-1132

Long bill includes a lot of tax changes. Beginning in 2019 would impose a new excise tax on CNG and LNG that is based on GGE (5.66 lbs. or 126.67 cubic feet) for CNG and DGE for LNG (6.22 lbs.) Reference - SB1132 Bill History, Reference - SB1132 Bill Text Action: 2013-04-30 - Laid on Table, companion bill(s) passed, see CS/CS/HB 85 (Ch. 2013-223), CS/CS/HB 7125 (Ch. 2013-160) [printfriendly]