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NY S03431

Bill

Status

Engrossed

6/19/2018

Primary Sponsor

Kevin Parker

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Origin

Senate

2017-2018 General Assembly

AI Summary

  • Creates a state workforce fuel reduction and conservation program within the office of general services to reduce gasoline consumption by the state's motor vehicle fleet and solo commuting trips by state employees and contractors.

  • Requires the office of general services to issue a report by November 15, 2018, outlining a specific plan to reduce solo vehicle trips, including proposals for alternative transportation, telecommuting, flexible schedules, and mass transit reimbursement.

  • Mandates the office of general services to review the state's vehicular fleet size, policies, and usage, and submit a plan by November 15, 2018, to reduce fleet use and gasoline consumption.

  • Requires state agencies to report on commuter vehicle occupancy programs within 180 days of the act's effective date and annually thereafter, and to complete fuel efficiency audits of their own fleets within 180 days.

  • Directs the department of motor vehicles to develop public education programs on smart driving, trip reduction, and vehicle maintenance practices, with a status report due by November 15, 2018.

Legislative Description

Provides for a state workforce fuel reduction & conservation program which will develop and assist in implementing strategies to reduce fuel consumption by the state's motor vehicle fleet and to reduce solo trips between work and home by state employees; requires reporting to the governor and legislature.

Last Action

referred to governmental operations

6/19/2018

Committee Referrals

Rules6/19/2018
Investigations and Government Operations1/23/2017

Full Bill Text

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