(a) (1) In this section the following words have the meanings indicated. (2) "Hybrid vehicle" means an automobile that can draw propulsion energy from both of the following sources of stored energy: (i) gasoline or diesel fuel; and (ii) a rechargeable energy storage system. (3) "Light-duty vehicle" means a vehicle with a gross weight of 8,500 pounds or less. (4) "Passenger car" has the meaning stated in § 11-144.2 of the Transportation Article. (5) "Zero-emission vehicle" has the meaning stated in § 23-206.4 of the Transportation Article. (b) It is the intent of the General Assembly that 100% of: (1) passenger cars in the State vehicle fleet be zero-emission vehicles by 2031; and (2) other light-duty vehicles in the State vehicle fleet be zero- emission vehicles by 2036. (c) This section does not apply to the purchase of vehicles: (1) that have special performance requirements necessary for the protection and welfare of the public; or (2) by the Department of Transportation or the Maryland Transit Administration that will be used to provide paratransit service. (d) The State shall ensure that: (1) (i) in fiscal years 2023 through 2025, inclusive, at least 25% of passenger cars purchased for the State vehicle fleet are zero-emission vehicles; (ii) in fiscal years 2026 and 2027, at least 50% of passenger cars purchased for the State vehicle fleet are zero-emission vehicles; (iii) beginning in fiscal year 2028, 100% of passenger cars purchased for the State vehicle fleet are zero-emission vehicles; and (iv) beginning in fiscal year 2024, any passenger car purchased for the State vehicle fleet that is not a zero-emission vehicle is a hybrid vehicle; and (2) (i) in fiscal years 2028 through 2030, inclusive, at least 25% of all other light-duty vehicles purchased for the State vehicle fleet are zero-emission vehicles; (ii) in fiscal years 2031 and 2032, at least 50% of all other light-duty vehicles purchased for the State vehicle fleet are zero-emission vehicles; and (iii) beginning in fiscal year 2033, 100% of all other light-duty vehicles purchased for the State vehicle fleet are zero-emission vehicles. (e) The Department of General Services shall ensure the development of charging infrastructure to support the operation of zero-emission vehicles in the State vehicle fleet. (f) (1) On or before December 1 each year, the Chief Procurement Officer shall submit to the General Assembly, in accordance with § 2-1257 of the State Government Article, an annual report that includes, for the immediately preceding fiscal year: (i) the total number of passenger cars and other light-duty vehicles purchased by each unit; (ii) the number of zero-emission passenger cars and other light-duty vehicles purchased by each unit; (iii) the current percentage of passenger cars and other light- duty vehicles in the State vehicle fleet that are zero-emission vehicles; (iv) any operational savings associated with the purchase and operation of zero-emission vehicles; and (v) an evaluation of the charging infrastructure that exists to support the operation of zero-emission vehicles in the State vehicle fleet. (2) Each unit shall cooperate with the Chief Procurement Officer in the collection and reporting of the information required under this subsection.
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