An Act studying the advantages and disadvantages of transitioning certain government fleets to clean energy
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Progress
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- Introduced
- Passed Senate
- Passed House
- To Governor
- Became Law
Overview
This bill directs the Massachusetts state government to study the potential benefits and challenges of switching to electric vehicles for its fleet. The study will examine various factors related to this transition, including costs, infrastructure needs, and environmental impacts. The goal is to inform future decisions about transitioning the state’s vehicle fleet to cleaner energy sources. This legislation is part of a series of similar proposals aimed at promoting electric vehicle adoption.
Key provisions
- Conduct a comprehensive study of transitioning the state government fleet to clean energy.
- Assess the advantages and disadvantages of using electric vehicles.
- Evaluate the costs associated with such a transition.
- Consider the necessary infrastructure changes.
- Analyze the environmental impacts of the proposed changes.
- Examine the feasibility of different clean energy vehicle technologies.
Who is affected
- Massachusetts State Government
- State Agencies
- Fleet Managers
- Transportation Sector
Notable changes
- The bill focuses specifically on the state government fleet, not private vehicles.
- It mandates a study rather than immediately enacting changes.
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Sponsors
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2 on record
Primary sponsor
Michael J. Barrett
Cosponsor
Michael J. Barrett
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