BILL NUMBER: S2183A
SPONSOR: PARKER
 
TITLE OF BILL:
An act to amend the energy law and the public authorities law, in
relation to the availability of alternative fuels along the New York
state thruway
 
PURPOSE OR GENERAL IDEA OF BILL:
The intent of this bill is to make alternative fuels and electric charg-
ing stations available to commuters who use the thruway.
 
SUMMARY OF SPECIFIC PROVISIONS:
Section 1: This act shall be known and may be cited as the "electric
super highway act of 2023".
Section 2: Section 1-103 of the energy law is amended by adding a new
subdivision 16.
Section 3: The energy law is amended by adding a new section 5-129.
Section 4: Subdivision 10 of section 354 of the public authorities law,
as amended by section 2 of part TT of chapter 54 of the laws of 2016, is
amended.
Section 5: This act shall take effect immediately.
 
JUSTIFICATION:
Increased use of alternative fuels is desirable from the energy, envi-
ronmental, and economic perspectives. Use of alternative fuels by public
fleets is going to be required by both the National Energy Policy Act
and the Clean Air Act. The transportation sector of New York State's
economy has made the least progress in reducing its energy consumption
and its reliance on oil. For reasons of economic security and environ-
mental protection, New York State must commit itself to developing
nonoil-based fuels for transportation. A number of feasible alternatives
to gasoline have been developed; however, they have not been widely
distributed in the marketplace. Requiring the development and increased
use of alternative fuels at refueling stations operated by the New York
State Thruway Authority will expedite the entry of such fuels into the
general market. The Thruway Authority is implementing many capital
improvements to its rest areas and fuel stations along the Thruway.
Remodeling an existing fuel station or constructing a new one to accom-
modate the sale of alternative fuels is consistent with the ability of
the Authority to provide quality services to its customers.
 
PRIOR LEGISLATIVE HISTORY:
2823-24: S4941A- Referred to Energy and Telecommunications
2021-22: S3288 - Referred to Energy and Telecommunications
2019-2020: s.3597- Referred to Energy and Telecommunications
2017-2018: S.2239-Amend and Recommit to Energy & Telecommunications
2015-2016: S.1411A - Amend and Recommit to Energy & Telecommunications
2013-2014: S.1618A - Referred to Energy & Telecommunications
2011-2012: S.1067 - Referred to Energy & Telecommunications
2009-2010: S.1938E/A.84668 - Reported to Finance
2007-2008: S.1988 Referred to Energy and Telecommunications
2005-2006: S.643 Referred to Energy and Telecommunications
2001-2002: A.9116 Passed Assembly
1999-2000: A.8280 Passed Assembly
 
FISCAL IMPLICATIONS FOR STATE AND LOCAL GOVERNMENTS:
None.
 
EFFECTIVE DATE:
Immediately.

Statutes affected:
S2183: 1-103 energy law, 354 public authorities law, 354(10) public authorities law
S2183A: 1-103 energy law, 354 public authorities law, 354(10) public authorities law