An Act to convert the state government fleet to electric vehicles
This bill requires the Commonwealth of Massachusetts to transition its government vehicle fleet to zero-emission electric cars and trucks. It mandates that the Department of Transportation create a list of vehicles eligible for replacement with electric models and ensures all new purchases or leases from that list must be electric by January 1, 2025. The legislation also directs state agencies to prioritize buying these vehicles for use in underserved and low-income communities. Additionally, the bill tasks the state with developing a plan for installing charging stations across the region and conducting a study to help local municipalities and transit authorities evaluate their own electrification options.
Bill status
passed
3 of 4 stages cleared
Introduction
Feb 2023
Committee Review
Feb 2023
House Passage
Feb 2023
Governor
Introduced Feb 16, 2023
Last action Feb 8, 2024
Floor votes
How they voted
This bill passed the House. No roll call record of that vote is available.
Full legislative history
Actions timeline
Total actions
4
Key actions
1
Committee
1
Feb 16, 2023
Lower · Passed
House concurred
lower
Feb 16, 2023
Committee
Referred to the committee on Transportation
upper
1 primary · 0 co-sponsors
Sponsors
Role
Legislator
Party
State
District
P
Mike Barrett
DDemocratic
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