BILL · 2015–16 SESSION

SB 5426: Liq. natural gas/ferries

Requiring the use of liquefied natural gas as fuel in the ferry system.

Summary

DOT must issue a proposal for a design-build-finance contract to convert six state ferries from diesel to LNG propulsion. The successful bidder must be able to offer detailed design services, perform all conversion work, attain U.S. Coastguard approval, provide public outreach, and supply LNG. If possible DOT must use LNG that is made from biogas to fuel LNG ferries.

From the Senate Bill Report (Orig.) (SB 5426), written by the Legislature's nonpartisan staff. Read the full report ↗

Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee

AN ACT Relating to using liquefied natural gas as fuel in the ferry system;

No recorded floor votes. This measure never reached a floor vote.

Bill numbers restart every two years, so the same number is a different bill in each session.

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