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House passes bill allowing state refueling sites to serve compressed natural gas vehicles when no commercial station exists
Summary
HB 103 permits compressed natural gas vehicle owners to refuel at state sites if no commercial station is available, subject to RFP and rulemaking; proponents cited air‑quality and convenience benefits. The bill passed the House and will be sent to the Senate.
House Bill 103, which authorizes access to state refueling sites for owners of compressed natural gas (CNG) vehicles when commercial refueling is not available, passed the Utah House on Feb. 5.
Representative Fred Hunsaker presented the bill, telling colleagues that some CNG vehicle owners face long drives to find commercial refueling and that state sites could be used as a backstop when no commercial provider is available. The bill includes a process — a request for proposal and rulemaking authority — to determine when and how state refueling sites would be opened to the public under specified conditions.
Several representatives spoke in support on environmental and cost grounds. Representative Allen said the state should set an example and cited air‑quality concerns; Representative Hansen asked whether fuel taxes or road user fees would be waived at state sites and was told the taxes/fees would be the same as at commercial stations. Representative Barris noted the bill aligned with the legislature’s energy initiatives to encourage alternative and cleaner fuels.
The House voted; the clerk announced House Bill 103 had received 71 yes votes, 0 no votes, 4 absent. The bill was referred to the Senate for further consideration.
