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Relating to matters under the purview of the department of administrative services, including rules for capitol complex events and the compatibility of passenger vehicles rented or leased by the state with biodiesel blended fuel classified as B-20 or higher, and including effective date and applicability provisions
Sponsored by the House State Government Committee
Where it is now
- Done: IntroducedFebruary 10, 2026
- Done: SubcommitteeFebruary 10, 2026
- Done: House committeeFebruary 18, 2026
- Done: Passes the HouseMarch 5, 202685–1
- Done: Senate committeeMarch 19, 2026
- Done: Passes the SenateMarch 31, 202646–0
- Done: To the GovernorApril 9, 2026
- Done: Signed into lawApril 9, 2026
Signed into law What’s a funnel?
What’s in it
AI summary Companies that want to rent or lease passenger cars to the state must now prove that the vehicles can run on biodiesel fuel. This rule applies to any new rental or leasing contracts starting in July 2026. Currently, this requirement only exists for the state's purchase of diesel-powered vehicles.1
Read the official explanation
Under current law, as part of the department of administrative services’ (DAS) competitive bidding procedure for the purchase of a motor vehicle operating using an internal combustion engine powered by diesel fuel, a bidder must certify that the motor vehicle’s manufacturer expressly states that the engine is capable of being powered by biodiesel blended fuel classified as B-20 or higher (Code section 8A.368(4)). This bill requires a private entity to make the same demonstration prior to being awarded a contract under DAS’ request for proposal process for state passenger vehicle rental or leasing. The bill applies to such contracts issued or renewed on or after July 1, 2026.
Why it matters. Private companies bidding for state passenger vehicle rental or leasing contracts must certify that the vehicles' engines can run on biodiesel blended fuel of B-20 or higher. This requirement applies to contracts issued or renewed by the Department of Administrative Services starting July 1, 2026.2
Changed since by amendments S-5147, S-5143, H-8159; see Amendments.
House subcommittee
Named February 10, 2026 (as HSB 708). On February 12, 2026 it recommended passage.
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