An Act relative to the purchase of zero-emission vehicles in green communities
This bill requires Massachusetts municipalities to prioritize buying zero-emission vehicles for official use whenever they are available and practical. If zero-emission options are not yet available or feasible, local governments must instead purchase fuel-efficient vehicles. The law applies to all municipal and local governmental bodies within the state, updating existing rules to focus on reducing vehicle emissions.
Bill status
passed
3 of 4 stages cleared
Introduction
Feb 2023
Committee Review
Apr 2024
House Passage
Apr 2024
Governor
Introduced Feb 16, 2023
Last action Apr 16, 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
7
Key actions
3
Committee
2
Apr 16, 2024
Upper · Passed
Bill reported favorably by committee and referred to the committee on Senate Rules
upper
Apr 3, 2024
Lower · Passed
House concurred
lower
Feb 16, 2023
Lower · Passed
House concurred
lower
Feb 16, 2023
Committee
Referred to the committee on Telecommunications, Utilities and Energy
upper
1 primary · 1 co-sponsor
Sponsors
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