S.B. 303 Summary

• Requires all state and county entities to rent electric or hybrid vehicles (in order of preference) for official government business when the vehicle is suitable and available.

• Mandates the State Procurement Office to promulgate preferred contract terms for vehicle rental contracts prioritizing electric vehicles, effective for invitations to bid issued after July 1, 2021.

• Establishes escalating minimum electric vehicle availability requirements for rental contractors, starting at 20% of daily demand in 2021-2022, increasing to 90% by 2035 and beyond.

• Limits cost premium for electric vehicle rentals to 25% above comparable conventional vehicles in standard contracts, with exceptions allowing up to 50% premium if no compliant bidders exist or electric vehicle supply is constrained.

• Permits renting conventional vehicles only when electric or hybrid vehicles are unsuitable for specific travel requirements or unavailable, subject to budgetary constraints.