SENATE BILL REPORT

SB 5987

BYSenators Benitz and Williams

Allowing use of alternative fuels.

Senate Committee on Energy & Utilities

Senate Hearing Date(s):February 21, 1989

Majority Report:  Do pass.

      Signed by Senators Benitz, Chairman; Bluechel, Vice Chairman; Stratton, Sutherland, Williams.

Senate Staff:Paul Ahern (786-7449)

                  April 7, 1989

House Committe on Energy & Utilities

AS PASSED SENATE, MARCH 10, 1989

BACKGROUND:

The state of Washington motor pool currently maintains approximately 1000 vehicles.  The use of alternative fuels in some of these vehicles may decrease the emissions of harmful compounds and so contribute to a clean environment and the mitigation of global warming effects.  The purpose of this action would be to test the use of nontraditional fuels under actual driving conditions and to set an example for the citizens of Washington.

SUMMARY:

RCW 43.19.570 is amended to require the Department of General Administration to consider the use of alternative fuels in state motor pool vehicles.

Appropriation:    none

Revenue:    none

Fiscal Note:      requested February 17, 1989

Senate Committee - Testified: Ed McGuire, WSEO

HOUSE AMENDMENTS:

The Department of General Administration and other state agencies, when purchasing alternative fuel vehicles, are required to consult with other entities in an attempt to obtain a group discount.