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MA H2809

To increase the use of zero emission vehicles in the Commonwealth


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Introduced
01/22/2019
In Committee
06/24/2020
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
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)

Last Action

Bill reported favorably by committee and referred to the committee on House Ways and Means (on 06/24/2020)

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