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Introduced
01/22/2019
01/22/2019
In Committee
06/24/2020
06/24/2020
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
12/31/2020
12/31/2020
Introduced Session
191st General Court
Bill Summary
For legislation to increase the use of zero emission vehicles in the Commonwealth. Telecommunications, Utilities and Energy.
AI Summary
This bill aims to increase the use of zero emission vehicles in the Commonwealth of Massachusetts. It requires the state government to purchase a growing percentage of zero emission vehicles, starting at 20% in 2020 and reaching 50% by 2026. Zero emission vehicles are defined as battery electric, plug-in hybrid electric, or fuel cell vehicles. The bill also requires the state to develop protocols for acquiring these vehicles based on anticipated usage, and to report annually on progress towards the targets. The goal is to transition the state's vehicle fleet to cleaner, more environmentally-friendly transportation options.
Committee Categories
Budget and Finance, Transportation and Infrastructure
Sponsors (11)
Jennifer Benson (D),
Jamie Eldridge (D),
Dylan Fernandes (D),
Denise Garlick (D),
Ken Gordon (D),
Danielle Gregoire (D),
Stephen Hay (D),
Jason Lewis (D),
Denise Provost (D),
José Tosado (D),
Bud Williams (D),
Last Action
Bill reported favorably by committee and referred to the committee on House Ways and Means (on 06/24/2020)
Official Document
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Document Type | Source Location |
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State Bill Page | https://malegislature.gov/Bills/191/H2809 |
Bill | https://malegislature.gov/Bills/191/H2809.pdf |
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