MN SF2887

Replaces the requirement that electric and plug-in hybrid vehicles be "reasonably available at similar costs" with a standard of "total life-cycle cost of ownership is less than or comparable" to other vehicles for state agency purchases.

Eliminates previous gasoline and diesel fuel reduction goals (25 percent gasoline reduction by 2010, 50 percent by 2015) and replaces them with ongoing departmental requirements to purchase cleaner fuel and high-efficiency vehicles whenever legally, technically, and economically feasible.

Changes the SmartFleet Committee reporting requirement from December 2006 and periodically thereafter to February 1 of each odd-numbered year, and mandates the commissioner of administration collaborate with multiple state agencies to report findings and make recommendations to the governor and legislature.

Removes the 10 percent price premium cap for electric, plug-in hybrid, neighborhood electric, and natural gas vehicles and instead ties purchases to life-cycle cost comparison.

Adds a new definition of "natural gas vehicle" (NGV) to include vehicles capable of being propelled by compressed or liquefied natural gas.