Bill > S2339

This bill requires the Massachusetts Department of Energy Resources to conduct and periodically update a comprehensive study examining the potential transition of government fleet vehicles (specifically those owned or leased by municipalities, regional school districts, and regional transit authorities) to clean energy technologies. The study must analyze the cost implications of such a transition, exploring potential funding sources like state and federal financial support, and evaluate the availability and suitability of zero-emission or hybrid motors for these types of vehicles. Additionally, the study must include recommendations for potential exemptions from the transition requirements, along with justifications for those exemptions. The department is mandated to publish the initial study on its website within 18 months of the section's effective date and then update the study at least every 3 years. Once completed, the study and its subsequent revisions must be submitted to the Senate and House of Representatives clerks, as well as the joint committees on transportation and telecommunications, utilities, and energy. This bill represents an important step in understanding the feasibility and challenges of transitioning government vehicle fleets to more environmentally friendly technologies.

Transportation and Infrastructure

https://malegislature.gov/Bills/194/S2339