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A 6760

Relates to transition feasibility analysis for zero-emission buses

2025 Regular Session Introduced by Karl Brabenec and 7 co-sponsors

Directs a formal feasibility study to transition public school and transit bus fleets to zero-emission buses, outlining costs, timelines, infrastructure, and policy needs.

PRINT NUMBER 6760B
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Bill Summary · A 6760

Summary — A.6760 (Print No. 6760B)

Relates to transition feasibility analysis for zero-emission buses

Bill at a glance

  • Bill number: A.6760 (Print No. 6760B)
  • Title: Relates to transition feasibility analysis for zero-emission buses
  • Introduced: March 12, 2025
  • Current status: Referred to Education; amended and recommitted (most recent action 2025-04-24; Print No. 6760B)
  • Companion Senate bill: S.6893

Note: The full bill text was not available in the materials provided. The summary below explains the bill’s purpose and the typical substantive elements and impacts expected from legislation with this title and procedural history. For exact legal language and any statutory changes, consult the official bill text (A.6760B) on the legislature’s website.

Main purpose and intent

A.6760 directs a formal feasibility analysis to evaluate transitioning (public) bus fleets to zero‑emission buses (ZEBs). The intent is to produce a practical, evidence‑based plan that identifies the costs, technical requirements, timeline and policy needs for replacing diesel or fossil‑fuel buses with battery electric or other zero‑emission alternatives (e.g., hydrogen fuel cell), with attention to school and/or public transit contexts depending on the bill’s final language.

Key provisions likely included (based on common structure)

  • Requirement that the State Education Department, Department of Transportation, or another designated agency conduct or coordinate a feasibility study assessing ZEB transition for eligible fleets (often school districts and/or county/regional transit authorities).
  • Scope of study to include: current fleet inventory, vehicle replacement timelines, procurement costs, total cost of ownership comparisons, charging/refueling infrastructure needs, grid capacity and utility coordination, maintenance and workforce training needs, and potential funding sources.
  • Identification of pilot program opportunities and recommended phasing (e.g., priority routes, districts with supportive infrastructure).
  • Environmental, public health, and equity analyses assessing benefits and impacts on communities most affected by bus emissions.
  • A deadline for issuance of a public report to the Governor and Legislature summarizing findings and recommendations (specific date not available in provided materials).
  • Stakeholder input requirements (school districts, transit operators, labor organizations, utilities, local governments).

Who would be affected

  • State agencies (Education, Transportation, environmental and energy offices) responsible for study and implementation planning.
  • School districts and public transit authorities that operate bus fleets.
  • Bus operators, maintenance staff, and related workforce (training and transition implications).
  • Utilities and local governments (infrastructure siting and grid upgrades).
  • Students, riders and communities experiencing air pollution from buses (potential long‑term health benefits).

Potential impacts

  • Short term: administrative workload and planning costs to complete the feasibility analysis; identification of funding and policy gaps.
  • Medium/long term: clearer path to capital investment (buses, chargers, depot upgrades); potential reductions in greenhouse gas emissions and local air pollutants; need for funding and workforce development; possible operational savings over vehicle lifetimes (depending on electricity costs and maintenance).
  • Equity: opportunity to prioritize high‑pollution communities for early replacement.

Procedural/timeline notes

  • Referred to the Assembly Education Committee on 2025‑03‑12.
  • Amended and recommitted to Education (amendments filed and Print No. updated to 6760A on 2025‑03‑28; further amended and recommitted with Print No. 6760B on 2025‑04‑24).
  • Track subsequent committee reports, fiscal notes, and the final printed bill A.6760B for exact dates and requirements (the report deadline and funding mechanisms, if any, will be specified in the final text).

For a definitive description of obligations, timelines, and fiscal impacts, review the official A.6760B bill text and any fiscal memos or committee reports issued by the Assembly Education Committee.

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

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