NY A00308

Starting January 1, 2012, 100% of new light-duty vehicles purchased by state agencies must be alternative fuel motor vehicles, except specialty, police, or emergency vehicles designated by the Division of the Budget.

Medium-duty vehicles purchased by state agencies must achieve the highest available California LEV II emissions rating (with Zero Emission Vehicle as highest), unless vehicles meeting that standard cost more than 50% above the lowest bid for the next highest category, with a maximum 5% annual exemption allowed.

State agencies must purchase bio-diesel blends at increasing percentages: 6% B100 equivalent in 2011, 7% in 2012, 8% in 2013, and 10% in 2014 and thereafter, with percentages after 2014 set by the Commissioner of General Services.

Agencies must maintain vehicles to maximize fuel efficiency and minimize pollution, ensure E85-capable vehicles use ethanol fuel when feasible, and purchase the most fuel-efficient models in each vehicle class for non-light-duty and non-medium-duty vehicles.

The Commissioner of General Services must submit annual reports beginning February 15, 2013, detailing each agency's vehicle purchases, fuel types, emissions ratings, vehicle miles traveled, fuel consumption, and estimated carbon dioxide emissions.