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- Print number 2991a
- Amend and recommit to investigations and government operations
- Referred to investigations and government operations
- Referred to investigations and government operations
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Requires the use of biodiesel blend in state diesel operated vehicles
In Assembly Committee · Governmental Operations · Sponsor Andrew Hevesi
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BILL NUMBER:S2991A
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, 2013 a five percent blend
b: For January 1, 2014 a ten percent blend
c: For January 1, 2015 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
Fiscal implications
None to State.
Effective date
This act shall take effect immediately.
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