Massachusetts 194th General Court Status: Introduced 1 D cosponsors

S2339 — An Act studying the advantages and disadvantages of transitioning certain government fleets to clean energy

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    Introduced
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    In Committee
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    Passed Senate
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    Passed House
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    To Executive
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    Enacted

This bill died with 194th General Court. It reached “Introduced” and never advanced before the session ended, so it can no longer move — a new version would have to be reintroduced in the current session.

This bill is no longer active — its legislative session has ended, so there is no live prognosis. It would have to be reintroduced in the current session to move again.

In plain language

This bill studies transitioning government fleets to clean energy.

The bill mandates a study on the pros and cons of switching some government vehicle fleets to clean energy sources. This analysis will help determine the feasibility and implications of such a transition.

What this means for you
  • Environment: This study could lead to insights into how clean energy transitions may reduce environmental impact from government fleets.

Summary

An Act studying the advantages and disadvantages of transitioning certain government fleets to clean energy

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  • Chapter 448 of the acts of 2016

    Section 6A. The department of energy resources, in consultation with the executive office for administration and finance, the department of environmental protection, and the intergovernmental electric vehicle infrastructure coordinating council established in section 81 of chapter 179 of the acts of 2022, shall conduct, publish and periodically update a study of the advantages and disadvantages of transitioning to clean energy the vehicles owned or leased by municipalities, regional school districts and regional transit authorities authorized pursuant to chapter 161B. The study shall include, but not be limited to: (a) an analysis of the cost of such a transition together with possible methods of meeting such costs, including, but not limited to, state financial support, federal financial support, and procurements by regional planning agencies and other entities; (b) an analysis of the availability, sustainability, and suitability of zero-emission motors or hybrid motors for use in the types of vehicles owned or leased by municipalities, regional school districts, and regional transit authorities; and (c) recommendations of possible exemptions from such transition requirements of certain vehicles and the justifications for such possible exemptions. The department of energy resources shall publish the study on its website not later than 18 months after the effective date of this section and shall thereafter publish revisions of the study on its website not less than every 3 years. The study and subsequent revisions shall be submitted to the clerks of the senate and house of representatives, the joint committee on transportation and the joint committee on telecommunications, utilities and energy.

    This adds a new section that requires a study on transitioning municipal vehicles to clean energy.

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1 sponsors · 0 co-sponsors · 203 not signed on

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Not signed on (203)

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Frequently asked questions

What does S2339 do?
An Act studying the advantages and disadvantages of transitioning certain government fleets to clean energy
Who sponsors S2339?
S2339 is sponsored by Michael J. Barrett (Democrat).
What is the current status of S2339?
This bill died with 194th General Court. It reached “Introduced” and never advanced before the session ended, so it can no longer move — a new version would have to be reintroduced in the current session.
Where can I track S2339?
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