STATE VEHICLES: ALTERNATIVE FUEL S.B. 1075: COMMITTEE SUMMARY
Senate Bill 1075 (as introduced 2-23-06)
Sponsor: Senator Wayne Kuipers
Committee: Technology and Energy
Date Completed: 2-27-06
CONTENT
The bill would amend the Management and Budget Act to require the Director of the Department of Management and Budget, by October 1, 2006, to install the necessary fueling infrastructure, or contract with a supplier to supply alternative fuels, at all State motor transport facilities so that all State-owned vehicles capable of using alternative fuels were able to use them.
Under the bill, "alternative fuel" would mean E85 fuel and biodiesel fuel blends.
MCL 18.1213 Legislative Analyst: Julie Koval
FISCAL IMPACT
The State currently has one State motor transport facility located at the Secondary Complex. The cost of installing fueling infrastructure to supply alternative fuels is estimated at $140,000 to $150,000. Alternative fuel (E85) is 20% less fuel efficient. The Department of Management and Budget estimates increased fuel costs of approximately $15,000.
Fiscal Analyst: Bill Bowerman
Analysis was prepared by nonpartisan Senate staff for use by the Senate in its deliberations and does not constitute an official statement of legislative intent. sb1075/0506