Transportation (Electric Vehicles)

in committee · New York · Assembly Apr 8, 2026

A 10891: Exempts school districts located within a nuclear emergency planning zone from zero-emission school bus requirements

Exempts any school district located wholly or partially within a ten-mile plume exposure pathway emergency planning zone surrounding a nuclear power facility from the requirements of only purchasing or leasing zero-emission school buses and only operating and maintaining zero-emission school buses.

Topics ✗ EnergyOpposes EnergyBill exempts districts from zero-emission bus mandates, weakening clean energy adoption in schools.90% confidence ✗ EnvironmentOpposes EnvironmentBill exempts districts from zero-emission bus mandates, weakening emission reduction efforts and environmental protections.85% confidence ✗ TransportationOpposes TransportationBill exempts specific school districts from zero-emission bus requirements, limiting the expansion of sustainable transportation and clean vehicle adoption.85% confidence

Sub-Topics Nuclear Electric Vehicles Public Transit

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in committee · New York · Senate Apr 22, 2026

S 10015: Requires e-bikes and electric scooters to be registered and have license plates

Requires bicycles with electric assist and electric scooters to be registered with the department of motor vehicles and have a license plate affixed to such bicycle with electric assist or electric scooter.

Topics ✗ TransportationOpposes TransportationBill restricts e-bikes and scooters by requiring registration and plates, limiting their use and increasing barriers to sustainable transportation.85% confidence

Sub-Topics Bicycle Infrastructure Electric Vehicles Vehicle Registration

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failed · New York · Assembly May 20, 2026

A 10238: Relates to exempting school buses from certain regulations on the percentage of zero-emission vehicles in manufacturers' sales fleets

Exempts school buses from certain regulations relating to the percentage of zero-emission vehicles in manufacturer's sales fleets of medium-duty and heavy-duty vehicles.

Topics ✗ EnvironmentOpposes EnvironmentExempts school buses from zero-emission vehicle fleet requirements, weakening emissions regulations and reducing pressure for cleaner transportation.90% confidence ✗ TransportationOpposes TransportationExempts school buses from zero-emission vehicle requirements, weakening sustainable transportation mandates in vehicle regulations.90% confidence

Sub-Topics Electric Vehicles

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failed · New York · Assembly May 18, 2026

A 9308: Relates to the electric school bus mandate; prohibits a mandate requiring school districts to purchase, operate or maintain any certain type of school buses; repeals certain provisions relating to electric buses

Removes references to the electric school bus mandate; provides that there shall be no mandate requiring school districts to purchase, operate or maintain any certain type of school buses and that the superintendent of each school district shall have the sole authority to determine the types of school buses such school district will purchase, operate and maintain; repeals certain provisions of law relating to electric school buses.

Topics ✗ EnergyOpposes EnergyRepeals electric bus mandate, removing requirement for school districts to adopt electric buses, weakening renewable energy adoption in school transportation infrastructure.95% confidence ✗ EnvironmentOpposes EnvironmentRepeals electric bus mandate, removing requirement for cleaner transportation and weakening emissions reduction efforts in school fleets.90% confidence ✗ TransportationOpposes TransportationRepeals electric bus mandate, removing requirement for school districts to adopt electric buses, opposing forced transition to electric vehicles in transportation infrastructure.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Electric Vehicles Public Transit

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in committee · New York · Senate Jan 7, 2026

S 8099: Postpones the implementation and enforcement of advanced clean cars II regulations

Senate Bill S 8099 postpones the implementation and enforcement of the Advanced Clean Cars II regulations. This bill directs the Department of Environmental Conservation not to require manufacturers of passenger cars and light duty trucks to sell an increasing percentage of zero-emission vehicles earlier than January 1, 2028. This action directly affects the timeline for these environmental standards.

Topics ✗ EnergyOpposes EnergyPostpones zero-emission vehicle requirements, delaying enforcement of clean car standards which weakens renewable energy adoption targets in transportation.95% confidence ✗ EnvironmentOpposes EnvironmentBill postpones enforcement of Advanced Clean Cars II regulations, delaying zero-emission vehicle requirements until 2028 instead of earlier, weakening emission reduction goals.95% confidence ✗ TransportationOpposes TransportationPostpones stricter vehicle emissions regulations, delaying zero-emission vehicle requirements, weakening environmental standards in transportation policy.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Conservation Electric Vehicles

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in committee · New York · Senate Jan 7, 2026

S 3328: Authorizes school districts to submit an opt-out waiver to the commissioner of education authorizing such districts to opt-out of certain zero-emission school bus requirements

Authorizes school districts to submit an opt-out waiver to the commissioner of education authorizing such districts to opt-out of certain zero-emission school bus requirements.

Topics ✗ EnergyOpposes EnergyBill enables opt-out from zero-emission school bus requirements, weakening clean energy standards for transportation infrastructure.90% confidence ✗ EnvironmentOpposes EnvironmentBill permits school districts to opt out of zero-emission bus requirements, weakening environmental protections by allowing continued use of polluting diesel buses instead of clean alternatives.90% confidence ✗ TransportationOpposes TransportationBill permits school districts to opt-out of zero-emission school bus requirements, weakening environmental transportation regulations and vehicle emission standards.90% confidence

Sub-Topics Electric Vehicles Public Transit

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in committee · New York · Senate Feb 24, 2025

S 5532: Includes a class three bicycle with electric assist in the definition of limited use motorcycle

This bill amends New York's vehicle law to include "class three bicycles with electric assist" in the legal definition of a "limited use motorcycle." It directly affects riders of e-bikes that provide motor assistance up to 28 mph (the standard for class three e-bikes), as these vehicles will now fall under motorcycle regulations rather than bicycle rules. The key provision updates the law's classification system, specifying that such e-bikes qualify as a "class C limited use motorcycle" based on their speed capabilities (up to 20 mph), without changing safety requirements or licensing for riders.

Topics ✗ TransportationOpposes TransportationReclassifies e-bikes under motorcycle regulations (requiring licenses/insurance), imposing stricter rules than bicycle classification and restricting rider freedom.85% confidence

Sub-Topics Bicycle Infrastructure Electric Vehicles

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failed · New York · Assembly Jan 7, 2026

A 2005: Authorizes school districts to submit an opt-out waiver to the commissioner of education authorizing such districts to opt-out of certain zero-emission school bus requirements

Authorizes school districts to submit an opt-out waiver to the commissioner of education authorizing such districts to opt-out of certain zero-emission school bus requirements.

Topics ✗ EnergyOpposes EnergyBill allows school districts to opt out of zero-emission school bus requirements, weakening clean energy mandates for transportation infrastructure.85% confidence ✗ EnvironmentOpposes EnvironmentBill allows school districts to opt out of zero-emission bus requirements, weakening environmental standards for school transportation emissions.95% confidence ✗ TransportationOpposes TransportationAllows school districts to opt out of zero-emission bus requirements, weakening sustainable transportation standards and environmental regulations.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Electric Vehicles Public Transit

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in committee · New York · Senate Jan 7, 2026

S 8073: Relates to exempting school buses from certain regulations on the percentage of zero-emission vehicles in manufacturers' sales fleets

Exempts school buses from certain regulations relating to the percentage of zero-emission vehicles in manufacturer's sales fleets of medium-duty and heavy-duty vehicles.

Topics ✗ EnergyOpposes EnergyExempts school buses from zero-emission vehicle fleet requirements, weakening clean transportation standards and reducing adoption of renewable energy in school bus infrastructure.90% confidence ✗ EnvironmentOpposes EnvironmentExempts school buses from zero-emission vehicle requirements, weakening emissions regulations and reducing pressure to adopt cleaner transportation.85% confidence ✗ TransportationOpposes TransportationExempts school buses from zero-emission vehicle regulations, weakening fleet emissions standards in transportation policy.85% confidence

Sub-Topics Electric Vehicles Electric Vehicles

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in committee · New York · Assembly Jan 7, 2026

A 1073: Relates to regulations on the percentage of zero-emission vehicles in manufacturers' sales fleets of medium-duty and heavy-duty vehicles

Prohibits the establishment or enforcement of regulations on the percentage of zero-emission vehicles in manufacturers' sales fleets of medium-duty and heavy-duty vehicles until the availability of charging infrastructure, and the cost and availability of zero-emission medium-duty and heavy-duty vehicles makes the sale of such vehicles more practicable.

Topics ✗ EnergyOpposes EnergyProhibits regulations requiring zero-emission vehicle sales until infrastructure/cost barriers are resolved, delaying clean energy adoption in transportation.90% confidence ✗ EnvironmentOpposes EnvironmentBill prohibits regulations requiring zero-emission vehicle sales until infrastructure/cost barriers are resolved, delaying environmental progress and weakening emissions standards.92% confidence ✗ TransportationOpposes TransportationProhibits regulations requiring zero-emission vehicle sales until infrastructure/cost barriers are resolved, delaying sustainable transportation mandates.85% confidence

Sub-Topics Electric Vehicles Electric Vehicles

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