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MN HF2392

Bill

Official Source

Status

Engrossed

4/23/2014

Primary Sponsor

Frank Hornstein

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Origin

House of Representatives

88th Legislature 2013-2014

AI Summary

  • Amends Minnesota Statutes section 16C.135, subdivision 3 regarding state agency motor vehicle purchases
  • Changes purchasing standard from "reasonably available at similar costs" to "total life-cycle cost of ownership is less than or comparable to that of other vehicles"
  • Requires state agencies and the central motor pool to prioritize motor vehicles powered by cleaner fuels, electricity, or a combination of electricity and liquid fuel
  • Maintains requirement that purchased vehicles must be capable of carrying out their intended purpose
  • References compliance with section 16C.137, subdivision 1 in vehicle purchasing decisions

Legislative Description

State agencies; cleaner fuel-powered motor vehicles purchase barriers eliminated.

Last Action

Second reading

4/24/2014

Committee Referrals

Rules and Administration4/23/2014
Government Operations2/27/2014

Full Bill Text

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