Minnesota Legislature
SF 3439
as introduced - 84th Legislature (2005 - 2006) Posted on 12/15/2009 12:00am
Current Version - as introduced
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A bill for an act
relating to transportation; setting targets for increasing the proportion of
flexible-fuel vehicles in this state; creating a task force on plug-in hybrid electric
vehicles; proposing coding for new law in Minnesota Statutes, chapter 80E.
BE IT ENACTED BY THE LEGISLATURE OF THE STATE OF MINNESOTA:
Section 1.
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[80E.35] FLEXIBLE-FUEL VEHICLE TARGETS.
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The legislature finds that it is in the interest of all
Minnesotans to lessen dependence on oil as an energy source for economic, security,
and environmental reasons. Minnesota leads the nation in the production and use of
ethanol in motor vehicles, but this strategy can be made more effective by increasing the
proportion of vehicles that can use alternative fuels, such as E85. Further, manufacturers
can produce flexible-fuel vehicles at a minimal incremental cost above gasoline-only
vehicles. As a result, the legislature finds that Minnesota would benefit from more choices
of flexible-fuel vehicles.
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(a) As used in this section, "flexible-fuel vehicle" means a
motor vehicle that operates on gasoline and one or more alternative fuels.
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(b) As used in this section, "alternative fuel" has the meaning given in United States
Code, title 42, section 13211(3).
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(a) The targets in this subdivision apply to manufacturers who
grant a valid sales and service agreement, franchise, or contract to a dealer in this state.
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(b) The following targets refer to the percentage of a manufacturer's new motor
vehicles offered for sale in this state that are flexible fuel vehicles:
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(1) 2008: ten percent;
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(2) 2009: 15 percent;
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(3) 2010: 20 percent;
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(4) 2011: 25 percent; and
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(5) 2012: 30 percent.
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Sec. 2. new text begin PLUG-IN HYBRID ELECTRIC VEHICLE TASK FORCE.
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The Plug-in Hybrid Electric Vehicle
(PHEV) Task Force is established. The task force shall consist of 11 members as follows:
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(1) one representative each from Xcel Energy and Great River Energy;
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(2) one representative each from the Minnesota Department of Commerce, the
Minnesota Department of Transportation, and the Minnesota Pollution Control Agency;
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(3) the director of the Travel Management Division of the Minnesota Department of
Administration, or the director's designee;
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(4) a representative from the University of Minnesota Department of Electrical
Engineering;
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(5) one representative each from Minnesota-based manufacturers of electric
batteries, automotive parts, and power-electronics; and
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(6) a representative from an environmental advocacy organization active in
electricity issues.
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new text begin Appointment. new text end
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The chairs of the senate and house of representatives
committees with primary jurisdiction over energy policy shall jointly appoint the task
force members.
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new text begin Cochairs. new text end
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The task force shall have two cochairs, one appointed by each
of the appointing authorities established in subdivision 2.
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(a) The Plug-in Hybrid Electric Vehicle (PHEV) Task Force shall
identify barriers to the adoption of PHEV's by state agencies, small and large private
fleets, and Minnesota drivers at large and develop strategies to be implemented over one-,
three-, and five-year time frames to overcome those barriers.
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(b) The task force shall prepare requests for bids for the state and political
subdivisions of the state to purchase a significant number of PHEV's over several years,
based on their availability, performance, price, and the data presented to the task force
under subdivision 5. The bids must state that they become effective only if the specified
performance specifications and target price per vehicle are met.
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(c) The task force shall consider and evaluate the data and information presented to
it under subdivision 5 in presenting its findings and recommendations.
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new text begin Data and analysis. new text end
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(a) The commissioner of administration shall analyze
and report to the task force the economic impacts of purchasing a sufficient number of
PHEV's to comprise ten percent, 25 percent, and 50 percent of the state-owned vehicle
fleet. The analysis must compare initial purchase and life-cycle costs of PHEV's and
current fleet vehicles under several scenarios based on alternative projections of future
gasoline prices and prices at which utilities may charge PHEV's to recharge.
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(b) The commissioner of pollution control shall analyze and report to the task force
the environmental impacts of purchasing PHEV's for the state-owned vehicle fleet and at
penetration rates of ten percent, 25 percent, and 50 percent of all motor vehicles registered
in this state. The analysis must compare, for PHEV's and current fleet vehicles, air
emissions of sulfur dioxide, nitrogen oxides, particulate matter less than 2.5 microns in
width, volatile organic compounds, and carbon dioxide.
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new text begin Expenses. new text end
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Members of the task force are entitled to reimbursement for
expenses under section 15.059, subdivision 6.
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The state agencies represented on the commission shall provide
staff support.
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The task force shall present its findings and recommendations in a
report to the chairs of the senate and house of representatives committees with primary
jurisdiction over energy policy and state government operations by April 1, 2007.
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As used in this section, "plug-in hybrid electric vehicle
(PHEV)" means a vehicle containing an internal combustion engine that also allows power
to be delivered to the drive wheels by a battery-powered electric motor, and that meets
applicable federal motor vehicle safety standards. When connected to the electrical grid
via an electrical outlet, the vehicle must be able to recharge its battery. The vehicle must
have the ability to travel at least 30 miles powered substantially by electricity.
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This section is effective the day following final enactment.
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