South Carolina General Assembly
117th Session, 2007-2008

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Bill 368

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COMMITTEE REPORT

March 28, 2007

S. 368

Introduced by Senators Ritchie, McConnell, Courson, Leventis, Martin, Hayes, Gregory, Richardson, Malloy, Sheheen, Campsen, Cleary, Setzler and Alexander

S. Printed 3/28/07--S.

Read the first time January 31, 2007.

            

THE COMMITTEE ON FINANCE

To whom was referred a Bill (S. 368) to amend Section 1-11-220 of the 1976 Code, relating to the fleet management program, to provide that the program shall seek to improve environmental quality by decreasing, etc., respectfully

REPORT:

That they have duly and carefully considered the same and recommend that the same do pass with amendment:

Amend the bill, as and if amended, SECTION 2, page 1, by striking lines 34 through 36 and inserting:

/        "( )    Preference in purchasing state motor vehicles must be given to hybrid, plug-in hybrid, bio-diesel, hydrogen, fuel cell, or flex-fuel vehicles when the performance, quality, and anticipated life-cycle costs are comparable to other available motor vehicles."        /

Renumber sections to conform.

Amend title to conform.

HUGH K. LEATHERMAN, SR. for Committee.

            

STATEMENT OF ESTIMATED FISCAL IMPACT

ESTIMATED FISCAL IMPACT ON GENERAL FUND EXPENDITURES:

See Below

ESTIMATED FISCAL IMPACT ON FEDERAL & OTHER FUND EXPENDITURES:

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EXPLANATION OF IMPACT:

According to the State Fleet Management Office of the State Budget and Control Board the state already operates and complies with a Federal law (EPAct92) that requires the purchase of alternative fuel vehicles. This bill would codify the State's current practices in the purchase of motor vehicles. Therefore, there should be a minimal, if any, impact on the General Fund of the State or on federal and/or other funds. Currently, there are 15,631 vehicles in the state's inventory excluding school buses. Of these, 2,768 (17%) represent alternative fuel vehicles. At this time, this represents a best case for the State based on the type of alternative fuel vehicles available and the type of vehicles required by the agencies and in the state's inventory.

Approved By:

Harry Bell

Office of State Budget

A BILL

TO AMEND SECTION 1-11-220 OF THE 1976 CODE, RELATING TO THE FLEET MANAGEMENT PROGRAM, TO PROVIDE THAT THE PROGRAM SHALL SEEK TO IMPROVE ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY BY DECREASING THE DISCHARGE OF POLLUTANTS; AND TO AMEND SECTION 1-11-310, RELATING TO THE ACQUISITION OF THE STATE FLEET, TO PROVIDE THAT PREFERENCE MUST BE GIVEN TO HYBRID, PLUG- IN HYBRID, BIO-DIESEL OR FLEX-FUEL VEHICLES WHEN A COMPARABLE PRICE AND QUALITY IS AVAILABLE.

Be it enacted by the General Assembly of the State of South Carolina:

SECTION    1.    Section 1-11-220 of the 1976 Code is amended by adding an appropriately numbered item at the end to read:

"( )    to improve environmental quality in this State by decreasing the discharge of pollutants."

SECTION    2.    Section 1-11-310 of the 1976 Code is amended by adding an appropriately numbered item at the end to read:

"( )    Preference in purchasing state motor vehicles must be given to hybrid, plug-in hybrid, bio-diesel, or flex-fuel vehicles when a comparable price, performance, and quality is available."

SECTION    3.    This act takes effect upon approval by the Governor.

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