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GA HB1382
Bill
Status
Introduced
2/22/2024
Primary Sponsor
Becky Evans
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AI Summary
- Georgia state agencies would be required beginning January 1, 2026, to purchase or lease electric light duty vehicles (12,500 pounds or less) instead of internal combustion engine vehicles, unless a total cost of ownership calculator shows the combustion vehicle would be cheaper to own
- The Department of Administrative Services must identify and make available a publicly accessible total cost of ownership calculator by October 31, 2025, accounting for factors such as make, model, age, mileage, depreciation, maintenance costs, and charging infrastructure costs
- Emergency vehicles and those used in law enforcement, incident response, or other emergency response activities are exempt from the electric vehicle procurement requirement
- State agencies may apply for additional exemptions by demonstrating a particular use requiring exceptional vehicle performance characteristics that cannot be met by an electric vehicle
- Beginning January 1, 2028, and every three years thereafter, the Department must report to the Governor, Speaker of the House, and President of the Senate on light duty vehicle procurement, including vehicle types, fuel sources, total ownership costs, and estimated avoided emissions
Legislative Description
State purchasing; procurement of electric light duty vehicles over those with internal combustion engines by agencies; provide
Last Action
House Second Readers
2/26/2024
Committee Referrals
Governmental Affairs2/22/2024
Full Bill Text
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