Florida 2022 Regular Session Status: In Committee Bipartisan · 1 R · 1 I cosponsors

SB 954 — 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 2022 Regular Session. It reached “In Committee” 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.

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Summary

Energy; Revising the selection criteria for purchasing or leasing vehicles for state agency, college, or university or certain local government fleets; removing a provision requiring the use and procurement of ethanol and biodiesel fuels; requiring the Department of Management Services, before a specified date, to make recommendations to state agencies and local governments relating to the procurement and integration of electric and natural gas fuel vehicles; revising the definition of the term “single-trade inspection”, etc.

Bill Text

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Florida Senate - 2022 CS for CS for SB 954 By the Committees on Appropriations;
Florida Senate - 2022 CS for SB 954 By the Committee on Governmental Oversight and Accountability;
and Governmental Oversight and Accountability;
and Senators Brodeur and Brandes 585-01992-22 2022954c1 A bill to be entitled An act relating to energy;
and Senators Brodeur, Brandes, and Pizzo 576-03371-22 2022954c2 A bill to be entitled An act relating to energy;
requiring the Department of Management Services, using available industry data, to rank certain vehicles based on the lowest lifetime ownership costs over a specified number of years, rather than fuel efficiency, and to publish the rankings to the department’s website;
requiring that certain vehicles purchased under a state purchasing plan be ranked at a specified level unless an exception is approved by the department secretary;
exempting law enforcement vehicles from the ranking requirement;
requiring the Department of Management Services, before a specified date, to make recommendations to state agencies and local governments relating to the procurement and integration of electric and natural gas fuel vehicles;
requiring the department, before a specified date, to make recommendations to state agencies and local governments relating to the procurement and integration of electric vehicles;
286.29 Climate-friendly public business.—The Legislature recognizes the importance of leadership by state government in the area of energy efficiency and in reducing the greenhouse gas emissions of state government operations.
286.29 Climate-friendly public business.—The Legislature Page 1 of 4 CODING:
The following shall pertain to all state agencies when conducting public business:
(4) When procuring new vehicles, all state agencies, state universities, community colleges, and local governments that purchase vehicles under a state purchasing plan shall first define the intended purpose for the vehicle and determine which of the following use classes for which the vehicle is being Page 1 of 3 CODING:
Florida Senate - 2022 CS for CS for SB 954 576-03371-22 2022954c2 procured:
Florida Senate - 2022 CS for SB 954 585-01992-22 2022954c1 recognizes the importance of leadership by state government in the area of energy efficiency and in reducing the greenhouse gas emissions of state government operations.
The following shall pertain to all state agencies when conducting public business:
(4) When procuring new vehicles, all state agencies, state universities, community colleges, and local governments that purchase vehicles under a state purchasing plan shall first define the intended purpose for the vehicle and determine which of the following use classes for which the vehicle is being procured:
Vehicles described in paragraphs (a) through (h), when being processed for purchase or leasing agreements, must be selected based on the lowest lifetime ownership costs, including costs for fuel, operations, and maintenance, for the greatest fuel efficiency available for a given use class when fuel economy data are available.
Vehicles described in paragraphs (a) through (h), when being processed for purchase or leasing agreements, must be selected based on the lowest lifetime ownership costs over 5 years as determined by the Department of Management Services.
On an annual basis, the department shall rank vehicles based on the lowest cost of ownership over 5 years using available industry data and publish the rankings on the department’s website.
Any vehicle that is a sedan or a light truck and is purchased under a state purchasing plan must be ranked in the top five of the Page 2 of 4 CODING:
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words underlined are additions.
Florida Senate - 2022 CS for SB 954 585-01992-22 2022954c1 department’s rankings unless an exception is approved by the secretary of the department and the secretary states the reason for the exception.
Law enforcement vehicles are exempt from the top-five ranking requirement for the greatest fuel efficiency available for a given use class when fuel economy data are available.
State agencies administering central fueling operations for state-owned vehicles shall procure biofuels for fleet needs to the greatest extent Page 2 of 3 CODING:
State agencies administering central fueling operations for state-owned vehicles shall procure biofuels for fleet needs to the greatest extent practicable.
Words stricken are deletions;
words underlined are additions.
Florida Senate - 2022 CS for CS for SB 954 576-03371-22 2022954c2 practicable.
Before July 1, 2023, the Department of Management Services shall make recommendations to state agencies, including state colleges and universities, and local governments regarding the procurement of electric and natural gas fuel vehicles and best practices for integrating such vehicles into existing fleets.
Before July 1, 2023, the Department of Management Services shall make recommendations to state agencies, including state colleges and universities, and local governments regarding the procurement of electric vehicles and best practices for integrating such vehicles into existing fleets.
(p) “Single-trade inspection” means any inspection focused on a single construction trade, such as plumbing, mechanical, or electrical.
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Florida Senate - 2022 CS for SB 954 585-01992-22 2022954c1 (p) “Single-trade inspection” means any inspection focused on a single construction trade, such as plumbing, mechanical, or electrical.
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The bill revises vehicle procurement criteria for state agencies and removes the requirement to use ethanol and biodiesel fuels.

  • 286.29

    All state agencies shall use ethanol and biodiesel blended fuels when available.

    This change removes the mandate for state agencies to use ethanol and biodiesel blended fuels.

  • 286.29

    State agencies administering central fueling operations for state-owned vehicles shall procure biofuels for fleet needs to the greatest extent practicable.

    This change removes the requirement for state agencies to procure biofuels for their fleet needs.

  • 553.791

    “Single-trade inspection” means any inspection focused on a single construction trade, such as plumbing, mechanical, or electrical.

    This change adds a definition for 'single-trade inspection' to clarify what types of inspections are included.

Action History

  1. Died on Calendar

  2. Indefinitely postponed and withdrawn from consideration

  3. CS/CS by Appropriations read 1st time

  4. Placed on Calendar, on 2nd reading

  5. Pending reference review -under Rule 4.7(2) - (Committee Substitute)

  6. CS/CS by- Appropriations; YEAS 20 NAYS 0

  7. On Committee agenda-- Appropriations, 02/24/22, 9:00 am, 412 Knott Building

  8. Now in Appropriations

  9. Subcommittee Recommendation: CS/CS by Appropriations Subcommittee on Agriculture, Environment, and General Government; YEAS 10 NAYS 0

  10. On Committee agenda-- Appropriations Subcommittee on Agriculture, Environment, and General Government, 02/16/22, 1:00 pm, 110 Senate Building

  11. CS by Governmental Oversight and Accountability read 1st time

  12. Now in Appropriations Subcommittee on Agriculture, Environment, and General Government

  13. Pending reference review under Rule 4.7(2) - (Committee Substitute)

  14. CS by Governmental Oversight and Accountability; YEAS 6 NAYS 0

  15. Introduced

  16. On Committee agenda-- Governmental Oversight and Accountability, 01/13/22, 11:00 am, 37 Senate Building

  17. Referred to Governmental Oversight and Accountability; Appropriations Subcommittee on Agriculture, Environment, and General Government; Appropriations

  18. Filed

Sponsors

  • Appropriations · Primary
  • Governmental Oversight and Accountability · Primary
  • Brandes · Cosponsor
  • Jason W. B. Pizzo · Cosponsor
  • Jason Brodeur · Primary

Sponsorship breakdown

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3 sponsors · 2 co-sponsors · 159 not signed on

Sponsors (3)

  • Appropriations
  • Governmental Oversight and Accountability
  • Brodeur, Jason Republican

Co-sponsors (2)

Not signed on (159)

159 members have not signed on to this bill.

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Votes

Favorable with Committee Substitute

Passed 20 Yea · 0 Nay
Party YeaNayPresentNot Voting
Republican 4000
Unaffiliated 14000
No Party Affiliation 1000
Democrat 1000
Total 20000
% of votes cast 100%0%0%0%
How each member voted (20)
Member Party Vote
Baxley — Yea
Book — Yea
Bracy — Yea
Brandes — Yea
Broxson — Yea
Diaz — Yea
Gainer — Yea
Gibson — Yea
Hutson — Yea
Perry — Yea
Powell — Yea
Stewart — Yea
Bean — Yea
Stargel — Yea
Rouson, Darryl Ervin Democrat Yea
Pizzo, Jason W. B. No Party Affiliation Yea
Albritton, Ben Republican Yea
Hooper, Ed Republican Yea
Mayfield, Debbie Republican Yea
Passidomo, Kathleen Republican Yea

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Favorable with Committee Substitute

Passed 10 Yea · 0 Nay
Party YeaNayPresentNot Voting
Unaffiliated 3000
Democrat 1000
Republican 6000
Total 10000
% of votes cast 100%0%0%0%
How each member voted (10)
Member Party Vote
Ausley — Yea
Stewart — Yea
Rodrigues — Yea
Berman, Lori Democrat Yea
Albritton, Ben Republican Yea
Boyd, Jim Republican Yea
Bradley, Jennifer Republican Yea
Brodeur, Jason Republican Yea
Garcia, Ileana Republican Yea
Mayfield, Debbie Republican Yea

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Subjects

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Frequently asked questions

What does SB 954 do?
Energy; Revising the selection criteria for purchasing or leasing vehicles for state agency, college, or university or certain local government fleets; removing a provision requiring the use and procurement of ethanol and biodiesel fuels; requiring the Department of Management Services, before a specified date, to make recommendations to state agencies and local governments relating to the procurement and integration of electric and natural gas fuel vehicles; revising the definition of the term “single-trade inspection”, etc.
Who sponsors SB 954?
SB 954 is sponsored by Appropriations, Governmental Oversight and Accountability, Brandes, Pizzo, Jason W. B. (No Party Affiliation), and Brodeur, Jason (Republican).
What is the current status of SB 954?
This bill died with 2022 Regular Session. It reached “In Committee” 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 SB 954?
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