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- Referred to energy and telecommunications
- Print number 1618a
- Amend and recommit to energy and telecommunications
- Referred to energy and telecommunications
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Enacts the "electric super highway act of 2014"
In Assembly Committee · Energy · Sponsor Felix Ortiz
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Sponsor's memo
BILL NUMBER:S1618A
Title of bill
An act to amend the energy law and the public authorities law, in relation to the availability of alternative fuels along the New York state thruway
Purpose or general idea of bill
The intent of this bill is to make alternative fuels and electric charging stations available to commuters who use the Thruway.
Summary of specific provisions
This legislation would require the New York State Thruway Authority to provide an alternative fuel refueling station for use by the public and to provide each recommended alternative fuel at least every 120 miles on both sides of the New York State Thruway. This bill would also provide for electronic charging stations as a means of alternative fueling.
The New York State Energy Research and Development Authority would assist the Thruway Authority in selecting appropriate alternative fuels, which could include ethanol, methanol, natural gas, propane, electricity (including electricity from solar energy), and hydrogen.
Justification
Increased use of alternative fuels is desirable from the energy, environmental, and economic perspectives. Use of alternative fuels by public fleets is going to be required by both the National Energy Policy Act. and the Clean Air Act. The transportation sector of New York State's economy has made the least progress in reducing its energy consumption and its reliance on oil. For reasons of economic security and environmental protection, New York State must commit itself to developing non-oil-based fuels for transportation. A number of feasible alternatives to gasoline have been developed; however, they have not been widely distributed in the marketplace. Requiring the development and increased use of alternative fuels at refueling stations operated by the New York State Thruway Authority will expedite the entry of such fuels into the general market. The Thruway Authority is implementing many capital improvements to its rest areas and fuel stations along the Thruway. Remodeling an existing fuel station or constructing a new one to accommodate the sale of alternative fuels is consistent with the ability of the Authority to provide quality services to its customers.
Prior legislative history
2011-12: S.1067 - Referred to Energy & Telecommunications 2009-2010: S.1938B/A.8466B - Reported to Finance 2007-2008: S.1988 Referred to Energy and Telecommunications 2005-2006: S.643 Referred to Energy and Telecommunications 2001-2002: A.9116 Passed Assembly 1999-2000: A.8280 Passed Assembly 1998: A.7540 Died in Assembly Ways & Means Committee 1997: A.7540 Died in Assembly Energy Committee 1996: A.6753-A Died in Assembly Ways & Means Committee
1995: A.6753-A Died in Assembly Ways & Means Committee 1994: A.10032 Died in Assembly Ways & Means Committee
Fiscal implications for state and local governments
None. Capital projects are bonded and repaid through tolls.
Effective date
Immediately.
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