Extends right to vote to aliens lawfully admitted for permanent residence in the U.S.

2 Co-sponsors

• Ruben Diaz
• Kevin S. Parker

BILL NUMBER:S1339

Title of bill

An act to amend the executive law, in relation to the use of biodiesel fuel in state vehicles

Purpose or general idea of bill

To mandate the state to use biodiesel in all state vehicles that are operated on diesel.

Summary of specific provisions

Section 1- Establishes the legislative intent of the bill.

201-b: Establishes any vehicle within the state fleet shall be replaced or retrofitted to operate a biodiesel blend at the following levels:

a: For January 1, 2014 a five percent blend

b: For January 1, 2015 a ten percent blend

c: For January 1, 2016 a twenty percent blend

Justification

Studies have shown that diesel fumes contain particulate matter which can trigger asthma attacks and other respiratory ailments in children and that levels of diesel fumes are up to four times greater inside a bus than ambient levels. Diesel exhaust is classified as a probable human carcinogen by many government authorities including the state attorney general. In addition, dark particles from diesel fuel have been found embedded in glacial ice contributing to rapid melting of polar ice. It is in the interest of the citizens of this state to reduce the use of diesel fuels by the state and to encourage home-grown fuels that decrease on dependency on foreign oil.

Prior legislative history

05/31/07 Referred to Governmental Operations 01/09/08 Referred to Governmental Operations 05/03/10 Referred to Investigations and Government Operations 01/25/12 Amend and Recommit to Investigations and Government Operations

Fiscal implications

None to State.

Effective date

This act shall take effect immediately.