81R11406 MTB-D
By: Shapleigh S.B. No. 2382
A BILL TO BE ENTITLED
AN ACT
relating to the implementation by the comptroller of a low-emission
vehicle program for the state vehicle fleet.
BE IT ENACTED BY THE LEGISLATURE OF THE STATE OF TEXAS:
SECTION 1. Subchapter C, Chapter 2171, Government Code, is
amended by adding Section 2171.106 to read as follows:
Sec. 2171.106. LOW-EMISSION VEHICLE PROGRAM. (a) In this
section, "California Low-Emission Vehicle program" means the
low-emission vehicle program being implemented in California
pursuant to the provisions of the federal Clean Air Act (42 U.S.C.
Section 7401 et seq.) and the California Code of Regulations.
(b) The comptroller shall implement a low-emission vehicle
program for the state vehicle fleet that is consistent with the
California Low-Emission Vehicle program.
(c) The comptroller shall adopt rules as necessary to
implement this section in a manner that maintains consistency with
the California Low-Emission Vehicle program.
(d) Notwithstanding Subsections (b) and (c), if after the
effective date of the law enacting this section California adopts
standards relating to the control of emissions from new motor
vehicles or new motor vehicle engines that are inconsistent with
the California Low-Emission Vehicle program as that program existed
on the effective date of the law enacting this section or if after
that date the federal standards relating to the control of
emissions from new motor vehicles or new motor vehicle engines are
amended, the comptroller may adopt the federal standards if the
comptroller determines that the federal standards provide a more
cost-effective method of achieving any reductions in emissions of
air contaminants required by state or federal law.
SECTION 2. Section 2158.009, Government Code, is repealed.
SECTION 3. This Act takes effect immediately if it receives
a vote of two-thirds of all the members elected to each house, as
provided by Section 39, Article III, Texas Constitution. If this
Act does not receive the vote necessary for immediate effect, this
Act takes effect September 1, 2009.