The proposed bill establishes a Fleet Conversion Task Force within the Department of Environmental Protection (DEP) to address the transition of commercial motor vehicle fleets from fossil fuel-powered vehicles to zero-emission vehicles. The task force will study the challenges faced by fleet owners and operators, including the fiscal impact on small businesses, and will coordinate with stakeholders to develop a cost-effective ecosystem for this transition. It will also formulate recommendations for policy changes to ease compliance with existing laws and propose new policies aimed at effectively reducing greenhouse gas emissions from commercial motor vehicles.

The task force will consist of 15 members, including six ex-officio members from various state departments and nine public members appointed by the Senate President, Speaker of the General Assembly, and Governor. The task force is required to report its findings and recommendations to the Governor and Legislature within two years of its initial meeting, after which it will dissolve. The bill emphasizes the importance of input from various stakeholders, including public fleets, trucking companies, utilities, and environmental organizations, to ensure a comprehensive approach to the transition to zero-emission vehicles.