Bill > S05080

This bill modifies a previously enacted law from 2007 that directed the commissioner of education to create regulations limiting school vehicle engine idling on school grounds. The original law was set to expire on June 30, 2029, but this bill changes the expiration condition to instead occur upon the commissioner's determination that either all school buses and vehicles owned or leased by school districts are no longer running on fossil fuels, or have transitioned to zero-emission vehicles powered by electricity or alternative fuels. If the commissioner makes such a finding, they are required to notify the legislative bill drafting commission to ensure accurate documentation of the law's status. The bill essentially provides a more flexible approach to phasing out engine idling regulations by linking the law's expiration to technological advancements in school transportation, specifically the widespread adoption of clean energy vehicles, rather than a fixed date.

Education

https://www.nysenate.gov/legislation/bills/2025/S5080