Substitute House Bill No. 6263 mandates that, starting September 1, 2027, the Departments of Administrative Services, Energy and Environmental Protection, and Transportation must replace gas-powered landscaping equipment with electric alternatives when the gas-powered equipment has reached the end of its useful life and an equivalent electric option is available. Additionally, beginning September 1, 2029, these departments are required to prepare bidding documents for contractors performing landscaping work on state properties, stipulating that they must use electric equipment if it is functionally equivalent to gas-powered machinery. Exceptions to these requirements can be made for specific situations where financial or operational needs necessitate the use of gas-powered equipment, such as during emergencies or for public safety.

The bill is set to take effect on October 1, 2025, and includes provisions for potential costs associated with the transition to electric equipment, which may be less than $15,000 in FY 28 due to the higher initial costs of electric machinery and necessary support equipment. However, these costs may be offset by lower operating expenses associated with electric equipment. The overall fiscal impact remains uncertain, particularly regarding the potential costs of landscaping contracts that may arise from the new requirements starting in FY 30.