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S 5552

Establishes the green accessible transition authority and establishes a for-hire vehicle improvement surcharge; appropriation

2025 Regular Session Introduced by Julia Salazar

Establishes a Green Accessible Transition Authority funded by a for-hire vehicle improvement surcharge to boost greener, accessible transport for riders and operators.

PRINT NUMBER 5552A
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Bill Summary · S 5552

Summary of S 5552 – Green Accessible Transition Authority; For-Hire Vehicle Improvement Surcharge; Appropriation

Overview

S 5552, introduced February 24, 2025, seeks to establish a Green Accessible Transition Authority and to impose a for-hire vehicle improvement surcharge, with revenues directed to appropriation for related programs. The bill is currently in the amendments/reprint stage, with the latest action showing it has been amended and reprinted as Print Number 5552A (as of March 31, 2025). Primary sponsor: Senator Julia Salazar. Companion bills exist in the Assembly (A 6635) and a related bill from a prior session (S 9528).

Key Provisions (as indicated by the title and status)

  • Establishment of a Green Accessible Transition Authority:
    • Creates a new entity intended to oversee the transition of for-hire transportation toward greener practices and enhanced accessibility.
    • Likely to set policy objectives, administer programs, and coordinate related investments, though specific governance details are not provided in the information available here.
  • For-Hire Vehicle Improvement Surcharge:
    • Imposes a surcharge on for-hire vehicles to fund the authority’s initiatives.
    • Revenues from the surcharge would be designated for appropriation to support the authority’s programs and activities.
  • Appropriation:
    • Authorizes and allocates funds to support the authority’s programs, operations, and related improvements, as determined by the bill’s provisions and subsequent appropriations process.

Note: The exact rate, applicability, sunset provisions (if any), and detailed programmatic elements are not provided in the summary information available. The actual bill text would specify these details.

Who Would Be Affected

  • For-hire vehicle operators and fleet owners (taxi, ride-services, and other for-hire transportation providers) would be subject to the surcharge.
  • Riders and customers could experience changes in service costs, if the surcharge is fully or partially passed through.
  • State agencies and authorities involved in transportation planning, environmental programs, and accessibility initiatives would interact with the new authority and its funding.

Procedural and Timeline Aspects

  • Introduced: February 24, 2025.
  • Referred to Finance: February 24, 2025.
  • 2025-03-31: Amendments and recomittees to Finance; Print 5552A issued (the bill has been amended and reprinted).
  • Status: Print Number 5552A (as of March 31, 2025), indicating ongoing legislative processing toward floor consideration or further committee action.

Related Legislation

  • A 6635 (companion) in the Assembly.
  • S 9528 (prior-session) related measure.
  • These companion and related bills suggest a broader effort to address green transportation and accessibility through parallel or historical proposals.

Potential Impact (High-Level)

  • Advancing environmental goals within the for-hire transportation sector by promoting greener vehicle fleets and technologies.
  • Enhancing accessibility in transportation through a dedicated authority and program funding.
  • Creating a new revenue stream via a for-hire vehicle surcharge to support these objectives, with distribution determined by appropriation and legislative action.

For a complete understanding, the full text of S 5552A and any fiscal notes or committee memos should be consulted when available.

Compiled from official sources — confirm details with the bill’s official record.

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