Vote: Committee vote · Energy And Telecommunications
Senate Energy And TelecommunicationsFeb 24, 2026Result: passed
(7) (2) (0) (0)
Senate bill · S2183 (2025-26)
Enacts the "Greener Highways Act"
Latest action Jun 1, 2026
New York State Senate
Summary
Enacts the "Greener Highways Act", requiring alternative fuels to be available for public use along the New York state thruway after November 1, 2029 and providing each recommended alternative fuel at least every one hundred twenty miles on both sides of the thruway; defines "alternative fuel".
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Amends the Public Authorities Law.
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Purpose, from the sponsor's memo
The intent of this bill is to make alternative fuels and electric charg- ing stations available to commuters who use the thruway.
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Where it stands
Out of committee and scheduled for a vote by the full chamber.
- Introduced
- In committee
- Up for a vote
- Passed one chamber
- Passed
- Enacted
Committee
Energy And Telecommunications · New York State Senate
The sponsor's argument
Why Kevin S. Parker says this is needed
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.
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Recorded votes
Vote: Committee vote · Energy And Telecommunications
Senate Energy And TelecommunicationsFeb 25, 2025Result: passed
(7) (2) (0) (0)
Full history
- Jun 1, 2026
Amend (t) and Recommit to Finance
AMEND (T) AND RECOMMIT TO FINANCE
NY Senate
- Feb 24, 2026
Reported out of committee
REPORTED AND COMMITTED TO FINANCE
NY Senate
- Jan 7, 2026
Referred to committee
REFERRED TO ENERGY AND TELECOMMUNICATIONS
NY Senate
- Feb 25, 2025
Reported out of committee
REPORTED AND COMMITTED TO FINANCE
NY Senate
- Feb 10, 2025
Amend and Recommit to Energy and Telecommunications
AMEND AND RECOMMIT TO ENERGY AND TELECOMMUNICATIONS
NY Senate
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- Jan 15, 2025
Referred to committee
REFERRED TO ENERGY AND TELECOMMUNICATIONS
NY Senate