Requires global positioning system technology in state vehicles on and after January 1, 2015

1 Co-sponsor

• William J. Larkin Jr.

BILL NUMBER:S1863A

Title of bill

An act to amend the executive law and the state technology law, in relation to global positioning system technology in state vehicles on and after January 1, 2015

Purpose

This bill would require that all vehicles acquired for state use on or after January 1, 2015 be equipped with global positioning system technology.

Summary of specific provisions

Section 1 - adds a new section 201-b to the Executive Law providing that all vehicles acquired for state use on or after January 1, 2015 shall be equipped with global positioning system technology. The Office of General Services, in coordination with the Office for Technology, is required to establish a program to track these vehicles and submit such plan to the Governor, the President of the Senate and the Speaker of the Assembly on or before July 1, 2015.

Section 2 - adds a new section 103-a to the State Technology Law to provide all vehicles acquired for state use on or after January 1, 2015 shall be equipped with global positioning system technology. The Office of General Services, in coordination with the Office for Technology, is required to establish a program to track these vehicles and submit such plan to the Governor, the President of the Senate and the Speaker of the Assembly on or before July 1, 2015.

Section 3 - Effective date.

Current law

New law in New York State. Many local communities in New York, and other states and communities across the country have recognized the safety and cost benefits of using this technology.

Justification

Global positioning systems have now become mainstream technology that can provide many benefits at low cost. The systems can provide important safety benefits to operators of vehicles in the event of an accident, storm or vehicle breakdown. They can be used to help an operator who is lost, and instantly locate a vehicle that has been involved in an accident. In addition, the system can determine if a vehicle is being improperly used, offering savings to the state for fuel, wear on the vehicle, employee time misused and potential liability when a state vehicle is being improperly operated. The benefits, in both heightened safety and cost savings far exceed the modest costs to install and monitor these systems.

Fiscal implications

Expected savings to state.

Legislative history

2010 - S.3518 -- INVESTIGATIONS 2011-2012 - S.3226-A - FINANCE 2013 - S.1863 - INVESTIGATIONS

Effective date

This act shall take effect immediately and the addition, amendment and/or repeal of any rule or regulation necessary for the implementation of this act on its effective date are authorized and directed to be made.