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SENATE BILL NO. 449

INTRODUCED BY K. GILLAN


AN ACT REQUIRING FUEL EFFICIENCY STANDARDS FOR CERTAIN STATE-OWNED VEHICLES; REQUIRING A PLAN FOR FUEL AND TRAVEL REDUCTION BY STATE AGENCIES; AND PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE.

 

AN ACT REQUIRING FUEL EFFICIENCY STANDARDS FOR CERTAIN STATE-OWNED VEHICLES; REQUIRING A PLAN FOR FUEL AND TRAVEL REDUCTION BY STATE AGENCIES; AND PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE.

 

     WHEREAS, state agencies in Montana should lead by example in adopting, implementing, and promoting energy efficiency; and

     WHEREAS, the State of Montana is a significant economic actor and substantial consumer of transportation fuels; and

     WHEREAS, the increased use of high fuel efficiency vehicles will provide a direct benefit to the citizens of Montana through reducing pollution from Montana's beautiful landscape and reducing the nation's dependence on foreign fuel sources.

 

BE IT ENACTED BY THE LEGISLATURE OF THE STATE OF MONTANA:

 

     Section 1.  Definitions. As used in [sections 1 through 4], the following definitions apply:

     (1) "Agency" has the meaning provided in 2-15-102, but does not include the office of the governor, the attorney general, or the highway patrol.

     (2) "CAFE standard" means the average fuel economy standard as provided in 49 U.S.C. 32904.

     (3) "Department" means the department of administration provided for in 2-15-1001.

     (4) "Director" means the director of the department.

     (5) "Vehicle fleet" means all state vehicles that are owned by the state of Montana except those used in the service of the governor, the attorney general, or the highway patrol.

 

     Section 2.  Fuel economy standards -- exceptions. (1) The department shall, in coordination with a designated representative in each agency that purchases new vehicles, develop a plan to ensure that each vehicle purchased on or after January 1, 2008, meets or exceeds the CAFE standard.

     (2) The director may exempt certain vehicles from the CAFE standard that meet any one of the following conditions:

     (a) vehicles that are used primarily in off-road use;

     (b) vehicles used for road construction and maintenance;

     (c) vehicles used for maintenance, construction, or groundskeeping;

     (d) vehicles used primarily for moving and distributing large items or a large quantity of items;

     (e) vehicles with a manufacturer-stated seating capacity of more than six persons; or

     (f) vehicles using alternative fuels.

 

     Section 3.  Vehicle fleet energy conservation plan. (1) Before January 1, 2008, each agency shall develop and implement a program to reduce the fuel consumption of any agency vehicle, other than those vehicles listed in [section 2(2)], including:

     (a) fuel consumption, miles traveled, and vehicle fleet fuel economy;

     (b) car pooling and van pooling requirements for state employees when feasible; and

     (c) options for cost-effective use of technologies that allow for a reduction in the number of car and van trips.

     (2) Each agency shall include materials relating to travel conservation measures in new employee orientation and training materials.

 

     Section 4.  Agency records on fuel efficiency measures. Each agency shall keep adequate records to demonstrate compliance with the provisions of [sections 2 and 3].

 

     Section 5.  Codification instruction. [Sections 1 through 4] are intended to be codified as an integral part of Title 2, chapter 17, part 4, and the provisions of Title 2, chapter 17, part 4, apply to [sections 1 through 4].

 

     Section 6.  Effective date. [This act] is effective July 1, 2007.

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