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NY A04439
Bill
Status
2/4/2025
Primary Sponsor
Jeffrey Dinowitz
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AI Summary
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Requires all public transportation systems receiving state operating assistance to purchase only zero-emission buses and related equipment starting January 1, 2031, with hydrogen fuel cell buses required to use zero-emission hydrogen by January 1, 2037
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Mandates the Department of Transportation and NYSERDA establish a working group within 6 months to create a statewide zero-emission bus roadmap addressing infrastructure, funding, workforce training, and prioritization of disadvantaged communities
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Protects transit worker rights by preserving collective bargaining agreements, prohibiting displacement or reduction in hours/wages, and requiring workforce development reports with job forecasts and retraining plans before procuring electric buses
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Requires electric utilities to build infrastructure and capacity needed to supply power for zero-emission bus charging at designated locations, with all costs borne by the utility and a special tariff waiving demand charges for overnight bus charging (10 PM to 8 AM)
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Allows transit authorities and municipalities to bypass competitive bidding for electric buses when purchasing through existing state, authority, or political subdivision contracts, subject to a two-thirds board vote and 30-day waiting period
Legislative Description
Relates to the purchase of zero-emission buses and the procurement of electric-powered buses, vehicles or other related equipment and infrastructure; requires public utilities to have infrastructure, capacity, facilities, and transmission and distribution systems needed to supply power for the charging of zero-emission buses and provides a tariff for charging of electric buses.
Last Action
referred to governmental operations
1/7/2026