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This bill requires all state diesel vehicles to transition to increasing biodiesel blend levels, reaching 20% by 2021.
Why it matters
Accelerates the shift to renewable fuels in state operations. , requiring government vehicles to rapidly phase in higher blends of biodiesel—potentially reducing reliance on petroleum diesel and supporting New York’s clean energy goals.
Creates a guaranteed, phased market for biodiesel producers. , especially benefiting local agriculture and businesses that supply plant oils, animal fats, or recycled greases—potentially spurring economic development in these sectors.
Could lower harmful emissions from state fleets. , as biodiesel blends generally emit fewer particulates, greenhouse gases, and toxic pollutants than conventional diesel, potentially improving air quality and public health, especially in urban areas.
Sets a regulatory precedent for other fleets or levels of government. , signaling the state’s commitment to renewable energy and possibly encouraging similar standards in municipal fleets, contractors, or private sector transportation.
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- Print number 1814a
- Amend and recommit to governmental operations
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Use Biodiesel in State Vehicles
In Senate Committee · Investigations And Government Operations · Sponsor Robert Ortt
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STATE OF NEW YORK
1814--A
2017-2018 Regular Sessions
IN ASSEMBLY
January 13, 2017
Introduced by M. of A. HEVESI -- read once and referred to the Committee on Governmental Operations -- recommitted to the Committee on Governmental Operations in accordance with Assembly Rule 3, sec. 2 -committee discharged, bill amended, ordered reprinted as amended and recommitted to said committee
AN ACT to amend the executive law, in relation to the use of biodiesel fuel in state vehicles
The People of the State of New York, represented in Senate and Assembly, do enact as follows:
Section 1. The executive law is amended by adding a new section 201-b to read as follows:
§ 201-b. Use of biodiesel in state vehicles. 1. Any diesel operated vehicles within the state fleet shall be replaced or retrofitted to operate on a biodiesel blend at the following levels:
a. For January first, two thousand nineteen through December thirtyfirst, two thousand nineteen, five percent biodiesel blend;
b. For January first, two thousand twenty through December thirtyfirst, two thousand twenty, ten percent biodiesel blend;
c. For January first, two thousand twenty-one and thereafter, twenty percent biodiesel blend.
2. For purposes of this section, "biodiesel blend" shall mean renewable, biodegradable, mono alkyl ester combustible liquid fuel derived from agricultural plant oils, animal fats or waste oils and greases.
§ 2. This act shall take effect immediately.
EXPLANATION--Matter in italics (underscored) is new; matter in brackets
[ ] is old law to be omitted.
LBD02476-03-8
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