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- Print number 1232a
- Amend and recommit to investigations and government operations
- Referred to investigations and government operations
- Referred to investigations and government operations
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Provides for a state workforce fuel reduction and conservation program which will develop and assist in implementing strategies to reduce fuel consumption
In Assembly Committee · Governmental Operations · Sponsor Brian Kavanagh
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Title of bill
An act to amend the executive law, in relation to the "state workforce fuel reduction and conservation act"
Purpose
Provides for a state workforce fuel reduction and conservation program which will develop and assist in implementing strategies to reduce fuel consumption.
Summary of provisions
Section one establishes the "State Workforce Fuel Reduction and Conservation Act."
Section two:
* directs the Office of General Services (OGS) to review the State's vehicular fleet as well as the use of that fleet, to determine whether alternative fuel vehicles can be used, and whether trip reduction can be used to reduce gasoline consumption; and
* directs OGS, in conjunction with the Governor's Office of Employee relations and the Office for Technology, to issue a report setting forth a specific plan to reduce the number of solo motor vehicle trips between home and the workplace by state employees and state contractors.
Section three directs State agencies to establish programs to increase the average passenger occupancy per vehicle in commuting trips between home and the workplace.
Section four directs each State agency to perform fuel efficiency audits of their fleets.
Section five directs the Department of Motor Vehicles to develop programs to educate the driving public on "smart driving", trip reduction, and vehicle maintenance practices.
Section six prohibits any part of this Act from impairing any collective bargaining agreements.
Section seven is the enacting date.
Existing law
This legislation adds a new section to Executive Law.
Justification
The United States uses a lot of energy - nearly a million dollars worth of energy each minute, 24 hours a day, every day reduce gasoline consumption
*direct OGS to develop and properly promote a comprehensive car pooling program
*direct all state agencies to perform fuel efficiency audits of their own transportation systems and fleets
*authorize agencies to implement. commuter trip reduction programs that will encourage employees who drive alone to work to consider using an alternative commute mode such as car or van pools, mass transit, biking or walking
*authorize agencies and authorities to permit alternative work schedules or telecommuting for all state employees where possible
*direct the Department of Motor Vehicles to develop programs to educate the driving public on conservation techniques, and
*direct OGS to study a plan to reimburse State employees for their mass transit costs.
The best way to work our way out of our energy crisis is through a concentrated effort by all of us to conserve, to use energy efficient appliances, cars, buildings and lifestyles, and to lead by example by making New York a model state toward an energy efficient future.
Legislative history
2013-2014: 5.1611A - Amended and Recommitted to Investigations and Government Operations; 2011-12: S1044A/A.6159 Referred to Investigations & Gov't. Ops 2010: S.2273A/A.476 - Reported and Committed to Finance 2008: S.2649 2006: S.8245
Fiscal implications
None to State.
Local fiscal implications
None to localities.
Effective date
The act shall take effect immediately.
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