Bill > S05366

This bill amends the transportation law and other laws to: 1. Require public transportation systems eligible for state operating assistance to purchase only zero-emission capable hybrid buses or zero-emission buses as part of their normal fleet replacement for a four-year period starting January 1, 2025. The bill defines "zero-emission capable hybrid bus" and "zero-emission bus." 2. Require the Department of Transportation to consider the zero-emission bus requirement in its capital planning and funding, and facilitate coordination between upstate and downstate public transportation systems in meeting the requirement. 3. Allow certain transportation authorities to purchase electric-powered buses and related equipment through existing contracts without competitive bidding, as long as they follow certain requirements to preserve employee rights and develop workforce transition plans. 4. Allow certain municipal public transportation providers to purchase electric-powered buses and related equipment through existing contracts without competitive bidding, also with requirements to preserve employee rights and develop workforce transition plans. The bill is intended to facilitate the transition to zero-emission buses and protect the rights and employment of existing transportation workers during the transition process. It is set to expire on December 31, 2028.

Transportation and Infrastructure

https://www.nysenate.gov/legislation/bills/2023/S5366