Brief⁽¹⁾

H.B. 3019 relates to alternative-fueled motor vehicle property. The bill would provide income tax credits of not more than:

• $50,000 to fueling station owners who, on January 1, 1996 to December 31, 1998, place in service facilities which dispense alternative motor fuels;



• $40,000 to fueling station owners who, on January 1, 1999 and thereafter, place in service facilities which dispense alternative motor fuels;



• $2,500 to fleet owners who, on January 1, 1996 to December 31, 1998, have retrofitted motor vehicles to operate on alternative fuels; and



• $2,000 to fleet owners who, on January 1, 1999 and thereafter, have retrofitted motor vehicles to operate on alternative fuels.

The bill amends the definition of "taxpayer" to include any person who owns and operates fueling stations.

Background

The spokesperson for the Propane Marketers Association of Kansas testified in support of the bill. She pointed out that one drawback to convincing Kansans to use alternative motor fuels is the lack of easily accessible refueling stations. She noted that tax incentives would help to encourage installation of such stations.

1. *Supplemental notes are prepared by the Legislative Research Department and do not express legislative intent. The supplemental note and fiscal note for this bill may be accessed on the Internet at http://www.ink.org/public/legislative/fulltext-bill.html.