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NY A04439

NY A04439
Relates to the purchase of zero-emission buses and the procurement of electric-powered buses, vehicles or other related equipment and infrastructure; requires public utilities to have infrastructure, capacity, facilities, and transmission and distribution systems needed to supply power for the charging of zero-emission buses and provides a tariff for charging of electric buses.

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Introduced
02/04/2025
In Committee
02/04/2025
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead

Introduced Session

2025-2026 General Assembly

Bill Summary

AN ACT to amend the transportation law, in relation to the purchase of zero-emission buses; to amend the public authorities law and the general municipal law, in relation to the procurement of electric-powered buses, vehicles or other related equipment; and to amend the public service law, in relation to infrastructure and capacity related to charging of electric buses and a tariff for zero-emission bus charging

AI Summary

This bill relates to the comprehensive transition of public transportation systems to zero-emission buses in New York State, with the goal of reducing greenhouse gas emissions and supporting the state's Climate Leadership and Community Protection Act. The legislation mandates that by January 1, 2031, all public transportation systems must purchase only zero-emission buses, which are defined as electric or hydrogen fuel cell vehicles that operate without direct atmospheric pollutants. The bill requires the development of a statewide roadmap to guide this transition, including workforce development plans that protect existing employees' rights and benefits, and ensure workers are trained for the new technology. Electric utilities are required to develop infrastructure to support bus charging, and a special tariff will be created to reduce charging costs for transit systems. The bill also establishes a procurement process that considers job creation, worker training, and local economic impact when awarding contracts for zero-emission buses. Key provisions include protecting worker rights, creating transition plans for employees, establishing technical assistance groups, and ensuring that the transition prioritizes disadvantaged communities. The legislation recognizes the ongoing technological development of zero-emission buses and provides flexibility for extension of deadlines under certain circumstances.

Committee Categories

Government Affairs

Sponsors (66)

Jeffrey Dinowitz (D)*,  Khaleel Anderson (D),  Didi Barrett (D),  Rodneyse Bichotte Hermelyn (D),  Ed Braunstein (D),  Harry Bronson (D),  Keith Brown (R),  Chris Burdick (D),  Robert Carroll (D),  Sarah Clark (D),  William Colton (D),  Catalina Cruz (D),  Brian Cunningham (D),  Maritza Davila (D),  Erik Dilan (D),  Michael Durso (R),  Harvey Epstein (D),  Charles Fall (D),  Emily Gallagher (D),  Jarett Gandolfo (R),  Deborah Glick (D),  Jessica González-Rojas (D),  Andrew Hevesi (D),  Pamela Hunter (D),  Alicia Hyndman (D),  Chantel Jackson (D),  Jonathan Jacobson (D),  Billy Jones (D),  Anna Kelles (D),  Ron Kim (D),  Charles Lavine (D),  Dana Levenberg (D),  Jen Lunsford (D),  Donna Lupardo (D),  Zohran Mamdani (D),  Karen McMahon (D),  Demond Meeks (D),  Marcela Mitaynes (D),  Steve Otis (D),  Amy Paulin (D),  Crystal Peoples-Stokes (D),  Stacey Pheffer Amato (D),  Ed Ra (R),  Steven Raga (D),  Jenifer Rajkumar (D),  Phil Ramos (D),  Karines Reyes (D),  Linda Rosenthal (D),  Nily Rozic (D),  Angelo Santabarbara (D),  Nader Sayegh (D),  Rebecca Seawright (D),  Amanda Septimo (D),  Maryjane Shimsky (D),  Sarahana Shrestha (D),  Jo Anne Simon (D),  Tony Simone (D),  Matt Simpson (R),  Phara Souffrant Forrest (D),  Phil Steck (D),  Steve Stern (D),  Al Stirpe (D),  Latrice Walker (D),  David Weprin (D),  Jaime Williams (D),  Carrie Woerner (D), 

Last Action

referred to governmental operations (on 02/04/2025)

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