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1	1	HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES H.B. NO. 1995 THIRTY-SECOND LEGISLATURE, 2024 STATE OF HAWAII A BILL FOR AN ACT Relating to state vehicles. BE IT ENACTED BY THE LEGISLATURE OF THE STATE OF HAWAII:
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43	43	BE IT ENACTED BY THE LEGISLATURE OF THE STATE OF HAWAII:
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47	47	SECTION 1. The legislature finds that hydrogen can be produced from diverse domestic resources with the potential for near-zero greenhouse gas emissions. Once produced, hydrogen generates electrical power in a fuel cell, emitting only water vapor and warm air. It holds promise for growth in the stationery and transportation energy sectors. Hydrogen can be produced domestically from resources like natural gas as well as renewable sources like solar energy and wind. When used to power highly efficient fuel cell electric vehicles, hydrogen has enormous potential for strengthening national energy security, conserving petroleum, and diversifying our transportation energy options for a more resilient system. The purpose of this Act is to facilitate the transition to one hundred per cent clean ground transportation in the State by establishing a goal to transition all state-owned, heavy-duty motor vehicles to be hydrogen vehicles by the end of 2035. SECTION 2. Section 196-9, Hawaii Revised Statutes, is amended by amending subsection (c) to read as follows: "(c) With regard to motor vehicles and transportation fuel, each agency shall: (1) Comply with title 10 Code of Federal Regulations part 490, subpart C, "Mandatory State Fleet Program", if applicable; (2) Comply with all applicable state laws regarding vehicle purchases; (3) Once federal and state vehicle purchase mandates have been satisfied, purchase the most fuel-efficient vehicles that meet the needs of their programs; provided that the life cycle cost-benefit analysis of vehicle purchases shall include projected fuel costs; (4) Purchase alternative fuels and ethanol blended gasoline when available; (5) Evaluate a purchase preference for biodiesel blends, as applicable to agencies with diesel fuel purchases; (6) Promote efficient operation of vehicles, including efficient planning of charging system locations and efficient utilization of renewable energy for charging electric vehicles; (7) Use the most appropriate minimum octane fuel; provided that vehicles shall use 87-octane fuel unless the owner's manual for the vehicle states otherwise or the engine experiences knocking or pinging; (8) Beginning with fiscal year 2005-2006 as the baseline, collect and maintain, for the life of each vehicle acquired, the following data: (A) Vehicle acquisition cost; (B) United States Environmental Protection Agency rated fuel economy; (C) Vehicle fuel configuration, such as gasoline, diesel, flex-fuel gasoline/E85, and dedicated propane; (D) Actual in-use vehicle mileage; (E) Actual in-use vehicle fuel consumption; (F) Actual in-use annual average vehicle fuel economy; and (G) Hourly charging data by electric vehicle and electric vehicle charging system; (9) Beginning with fiscal year 2005-2006 as the baseline with respect to each agency that operates a fleet of thirty or more vehicles, collect and maintain, in addition to the data in paragraph (8), the following: (A) Information on the vehicles in the fleet, including vehicle year, make, model, gross vehicle weight rating, and vehicle fuel configuration; (B) Fleet fuel usage, by fuel; (C) Fleet mileage; (D) Overall annual average fleet fuel economy and average miles per gallon of gasoline and diesel; and (E) Hourly charging data by electric vehicle and electric vehicle charging system; (10) Adopt a preference for the rental of electric vehicles or hybrid vehicles; provided that: (A) All agencies, when renting a vehicle on behalf of a state employee in the discharge of official government business, shall rent a vehicle of one of the following types, listed in order of preference: (i) Electric vehicle; or (ii) Hybrid vehicle; provided further that the vehicle is available and suitable for the specific travel requirements; (B) The agency may rent a conventional vehicle only if: (i) An electric vehicle or hybrid vehicle is not suitable; or (ii) Neither an electric vehicle nor a hybrid vehicle is available; (C) An agency shall exercise the policy preference for rental of an electric vehicle or hybrid vehicle notwithstanding the potential higher cost associated with renting an electric vehicle or hybrid vehicle; provided that the rental rate for the electric vehicle or hybrid vehicle is comparable to that of a conventional vehicle of similar class; provided further that the cost premium is consistent with any budgetary constraints and not contradicted by an existing state contract with the rental business entity from which the vehicle is rented; and (D) To the extent practicable, all agencies shall rent a vehicle pursuant to subparagraph (A) from a rental contractor; and (11) Plan and coordinate vehicle acquisition to meet the following clean ground transportation goals: (A) One hundred per cent of light-duty motor vehicles that are passenger cars in the State's fleet shall be zero-emission vehicles by December 31, 2030; and (B) One hundred per cent of light-duty motor vehicles in the State's fleet shall be zero-emission vehicles by December 31, 2035[.]; (C) Fifty per cent of the heavy-duty motor vehicles in the State's fleet shall be hydrogen powered by ; (D) One hundred per cent of the heavy-duty motor vehicles in the State's fleet shall be hydrogen vehicles by December 31, 2035. For the purposes of this subsection: "Heavy-duty motor vehicle" means a truck or vehicle having a gross vehicle weight rating of 8,501 pounds or more, before any after-marking conversion to alternative fuel operation. "Hydrogen vehicle" means a vehicle with four or more wheels that draws propulsion from electricity generated by passing hydrogen through a fuel cell. "Light-duty motor vehicle" shall have the same meaning as contained in title 10 Code [[]of[]] Federal Regulations part 490. "Passenger car" shall have the same meaning as contained in title 49 Code of Federal Regulations section 571.3. "Zero-emission vehicle" shall have the same meaning as contained in title 40 Code of Federal Regulations section 88.102-94." SECTION 3. Section 26-6, Hawaii Revised Statutes, is amended by amending subsection (b) to read as follows: "(b) The department shall: (1) Preaudit and conduct after-the-fact audits of the financial accounts of all state departments to determine the legality of expenditures and the accuracy of accounts; (2) Report to the governor and to each regular session of the legislature as to the finances of each department of the State; (3) Administer the state risk management program; (4) Establish and manage motor pools; (5) Manage the preservation and disposal of all records of the State; (6) Undertake the program of centralized engineering and office leasing services, including operation and maintenance and lease buyback processing pursuant to subsection (d) of public buildings, for departments of the State; (7) Undertake the functions of the state surveyor; (8) Establish accounting and internal control systems; (9) Under the direction of the chief information officer, provide centralized computer information management and processing services; (10) Establish a program to provide a means for public access to public information and develop an information network for state government; (11) Assume administrative responsibility for the office of information practices; and (12) Approve state fleet acquisitions; provided that: (A) Beginning January 1, 2022, all new light-duty motor vehicles that are passenger cars purchased for the State's fleet shall be zero-emission vehicles; (B) Beginning as soon as practicable but no later than January 1, 2030, all new light-duty motor vehicles that are multipurpose passenger vehicles and trucks for the State's fleet shall be zero-emission vehicles; [and] (C) Heavy-duty motor vehicles purchased for the State's fleet shall be hydrogen vehicles to the extent necessary to meet the requirements of section 196-9(c)(11); and [(C)] (D) The comptroller may authorize an exemption for new fleet vehicle purchases if zero-emission vehicles are demonstrated to be cost-prohibitive on a lifecycle basis or unsuitable for the vehicles' planned purpose, or if funds are unavailable. For the purposes of this subsection: "Heavy-duty motor vehicle" means a truck or vehicle having a gross vehicle weight rating of 8,501 pounds or more, before any after-market conversion to alternative fuel operation. "Hydrogen vehicle" means a vehicle with four or more wheels that draws propulsion from electricity generated by passing hydrogen through a fuel cell. "Light-duty motor vehicle" shall have the same meaning as contained in title 10 Code [[]of[]] Federal Regulations part 490. "Multipurpose passenger vehicle" shall have the same meaning as contained in title 49 Code of Federal Regulations section 571.3. "Passenger car" shall have the same meaning as contained in title 49 Code of Federal Regulations section 571.3. "Truck" shall have the same meaning as contained in title 49 Code of Federal Regulations section 571.3. "Zero-emission vehicle" shall have the same meaning as contained in title 40 Code of Federal Regulations section 88.102-94." SECTION 4. Section 103D-412(c), Hawaii Revised Statutes, is amended by adding a new definition to be appropriately inserted and to read as follows: ""Heavy-duty motor vehicle" means a truck or vehicle having a gross vehicle weight rating of 8,501 pounds or more, before any after-marking conversion to alternative fuel operation." SECTION 5. Statutory material to be repealed is bracketed and stricken. New statutory material is underscored. SECTION 6. This Act shall take effect on July 1, 2024. INTRODUCED BY: _____________________________
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49	49	SECTION 1. The legislature finds that hydrogen can be produced from diverse domestic resources with the potential for near-zero greenhouse gas emissions. Once produced, hydrogen generates electrical power in a fuel cell, emitting only water vapor and warm air. It holds promise for growth in the stationery and transportation energy sectors. Hydrogen can be produced domestically from resources like natural gas as well as renewable sources like solar energy and wind. When used to power highly efficient fuel cell electric vehicles, hydrogen has enormous potential for strengthening national energy security, conserving petroleum, and diversifying our transportation energy options for a more resilient system.
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51	51	The purpose of this Act is to facilitate the transition to one hundred per cent clean ground transportation in the State by establishing a goal to transition all state-owned, heavy-duty motor vehicles to be hydrogen vehicles by the end of 2035.
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53	53	SECTION 2. Section 196-9, Hawaii Revised Statutes, is amended by amending subsection (c) to read as follows:
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55	55	"(c) With regard to motor vehicles and transportation fuel, each agency shall:
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57	57	(1) Comply with title 10 Code of Federal Regulations part 490, subpart C, "Mandatory State Fleet Program", if applicable;
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59	59	(2) Comply with all applicable state laws regarding vehicle purchases;
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61	61	(3) Once federal and state vehicle purchase mandates have been satisfied, purchase the most fuel-efficient vehicles that meet the needs of their programs; provided that the life cycle cost-benefit analysis of vehicle purchases shall include projected fuel costs;
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63	63	(4) Purchase alternative fuels and ethanol blended gasoline when available;
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65	65	(5) Evaluate a purchase preference for biodiesel blends, as applicable to agencies with diesel fuel purchases;
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67	67	(6) Promote efficient operation of vehicles, including efficient planning of charging system locations and efficient utilization of renewable energy for charging electric vehicles;
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69	69	(7) Use the most appropriate minimum octane fuel; provided that vehicles shall use 87-octane fuel unless the owner's manual for the vehicle states otherwise or the engine experiences knocking or pinging;
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71	71	(8) Beginning with fiscal year 2005-2006 as the baseline, collect and maintain, for the life of each vehicle acquired, the following data:
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73	73	(A) Vehicle acquisition cost;
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75	75	(B) United States Environmental Protection Agency rated fuel economy;
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77	77	(C) Vehicle fuel configuration, such as gasoline, diesel, flex-fuel gasoline/E85, and dedicated propane;
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79	79	(D) Actual in-use vehicle mileage;
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81	81	(E) Actual in-use vehicle fuel consumption;
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83	83	(F) Actual in-use annual average vehicle fuel economy; and
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85	85	(G) Hourly charging data by electric vehicle and electric vehicle charging system;
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87	87	(9) Beginning with fiscal year 2005-2006 as the baseline with respect to each agency that operates a fleet of thirty or more vehicles, collect and maintain, in addition to the data in paragraph (8), the following:
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89	89	(A) Information on the vehicles in the fleet, including vehicle year, make, model, gross vehicle weight rating, and vehicle fuel configuration;
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91	91	(B) Fleet fuel usage, by fuel;
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93	93	(C) Fleet mileage;
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95	95	(D) Overall annual average fleet fuel economy and average miles per gallon of gasoline and diesel; and
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97	97	(E) Hourly charging data by electric vehicle and electric vehicle charging system;
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99	99	(10) Adopt a preference for the rental of electric vehicles or hybrid vehicles; provided that:
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101	101	(A) All agencies, when renting a vehicle on behalf of a state employee in the discharge of official government business, shall rent a vehicle of one of the following types, listed in order of preference:
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107	107	provided further that the vehicle is available and suitable for the specific travel requirements;
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109	109	(B) The agency may rent a conventional vehicle only if:
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111	111	(i) An electric vehicle or hybrid vehicle is not suitable; or
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113	113	(ii) Neither an electric vehicle nor a hybrid vehicle is available;
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115	115	(C) An agency shall exercise the policy preference for rental of an electric vehicle or hybrid vehicle notwithstanding the potential higher cost associated with renting an electric vehicle or hybrid vehicle; provided that the rental rate for the electric vehicle or hybrid vehicle is comparable to that of a conventional vehicle of similar class; provided further that the cost premium is consistent with any budgetary constraints and not contradicted by an existing state contract with the rental business entity from which the vehicle is rented; and
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117	117	(D) To the extent practicable, all agencies shall rent a vehicle pursuant to subparagraph (A) from a rental contractor; and
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119	119	(11) Plan and coordinate vehicle acquisition to meet the following clean ground transportation goals:
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121	121	(A) One hundred per cent of light-duty motor vehicles that are passenger cars in the State's fleet shall be zero-emission vehicles by December 31, 2030; and
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123	123	(B) One hundred per cent of light-duty motor vehicles in the State's fleet shall be zero-emission vehicles by December 31, 2035[.];
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125	125	(C) Fifty per cent of the heavy-duty motor vehicles in the State's fleet shall be hydrogen powered by ;
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127	127	(D) One hundred per cent of the heavy-duty motor vehicles in the State's fleet shall be hydrogen vehicles by December 31, 2035.
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131	131	"Heavy-duty motor vehicle" means a truck or vehicle having a gross vehicle weight rating of 8,501 pounds or more, before any after-marking conversion to alternative fuel operation.
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133	133	"Hydrogen vehicle" means a vehicle with four or more wheels that draws propulsion from electricity generated by passing hydrogen through a fuel cell.
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135	135	"Light-duty motor vehicle" shall have the same meaning as contained in title 10 Code [[]of[]] Federal Regulations part 490.
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137	137	"Passenger car" shall have the same meaning as contained in title 49 Code of Federal Regulations section 571.3.
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139	139	"Zero-emission vehicle" shall have the same meaning as contained in title 40 Code of Federal Regulations section 88.102-94."
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141	141	SECTION 3. Section 26-6, Hawaii Revised Statutes, is amended by amending subsection (b) to read as follows:
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145	145	(1) Preaudit and conduct after-the-fact audits of the financial accounts of all state departments to determine the legality of expenditures and the accuracy of accounts;
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147	147	(2) Report to the governor and to each regular session of the legislature as to the finances of each department of the State;
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149	149	(3) Administer the state risk management program;
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151	151	(4) Establish and manage motor pools;
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153	153	(5) Manage the preservation and disposal of all records of the State;
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155	155	(6) Undertake the program of centralized engineering and office leasing services, including operation and maintenance and lease buyback processing pursuant to subsection (d) of public buildings, for departments of the State;
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157	157	(7) Undertake the functions of the state surveyor;
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159	159	(8) Establish accounting and internal control systems;
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161	161	(9) Under the direction of the chief information officer, provide centralized computer information management and processing services;
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163	163	(10) Establish a program to provide a means for public access to public information and develop an information network for state government;
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165	165	(11) Assume administrative responsibility for the office of information practices; and
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167	167	(12) Approve state fleet acquisitions; provided that:
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169	169	(A) Beginning January 1, 2022, all new light-duty motor vehicles that are passenger cars purchased for the State's fleet shall be zero-emission vehicles;
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171	171	(B) Beginning as soon as practicable but no later than January 1, 2030, all new light-duty motor vehicles that are multipurpose passenger vehicles and trucks for the State's fleet shall be zero-emission vehicles; [and]
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173	173	(C) Heavy-duty motor vehicles purchased for the State's fleet shall be hydrogen vehicles to the extent necessary to meet the requirements of section 196-9(c)(11); and
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175	175	[(C)] (D) The comptroller may authorize an exemption for new fleet vehicle purchases if zero-emission vehicles are demonstrated to be cost-prohibitive on a lifecycle basis or unsuitable for the vehicles' planned purpose, or if funds are unavailable.
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179	179	"Heavy-duty motor vehicle" means a truck or vehicle having a gross vehicle weight rating of 8,501 pounds or more, before any after-market conversion to alternative fuel operation.
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181	181	"Hydrogen vehicle" means a vehicle with four or more wheels that draws propulsion from electricity generated by passing hydrogen through a fuel cell.
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183	183	"Light-duty motor vehicle" shall have the same meaning as contained in title 10 Code [[]of[]] Federal Regulations part 490.
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185	185	"Multipurpose passenger vehicle" shall have the same meaning as contained in title 49 Code of Federal Regulations section 571.3.
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187	187	"Passenger car" shall have the same meaning as contained in title 49 Code of Federal Regulations section 571.3.
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189	189	"Truck" shall have the same meaning as contained in title 49 Code of Federal Regulations section 571.3.
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191	191	"Zero-emission vehicle" shall have the same meaning as contained in title 40 Code of Federal Regulations section 88.102-94."
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193	193	SECTION 4. Section 103D-412(c), Hawaii Revised Statutes, is amended by adding a new definition to be appropriately inserted and to read as follows:
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195	195	""Heavy-duty motor vehicle" means a truck or vehicle having a gross vehicle weight rating of 8,501 pounds or more, before any after-marking conversion to alternative fuel operation."
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197	197	SECTION 5. Statutory material to be repealed is bracketed and stricken. New statutory material is underscored.
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199	199	SECTION 6. This Act shall take effect on July 1, 2024.
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213	213	Report Title: Department of Transportation; State Fleet; Heavy-Duty Motor Vehicles; Hydrogen Motor Vehicles; Zero Emissions Description: Mandates that fifty per cent of all heavy-duty motor vehicles in the State's fleet be hydrogen vehicles by an unspecified date. Mandates that one hundred per cent of all heavy-duty motor vehicles in the State's fleet be hydrogen vehicles by December 31, 2035. Defines heavy-duty motor vehicle and hydrogen vehicle. The summary description of legislation appearing on this page is for informational purposes only and is not legislation or evidence of legislative intent.
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221	221	Department of Transportation; State Fleet; Heavy-Duty Motor Vehicles; Hydrogen Motor Vehicles; Zero Emissions
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227	227	Mandates that fifty per cent of all heavy-duty motor vehicles in the State's fleet be hydrogen vehicles by an unspecified date. Mandates that one hundred per cent of all heavy-duty motor vehicles in the State's fleet be hydrogen vehicles by December 31, 2035. Defines heavy-duty motor vehicle and hydrogen vehicle.
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235	235	The summary description of legislation appearing on this page is for informational purposes only and is not legislation or evidence of legislative intent.