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Relating to the compatibility of passenger vehicles rented or leased by the state with biodiesel blended fuel classified as B-20 or higher, and including applicability provisions
Sponsored by the Senate State Government Committee
Where it is now
- Done: IntroducedFebruary 9, 2026
- Done: SubcommitteeFebruary 9, 2026
- Done: Senate committeeFebruary 18, 2026
- Done: Passes the SenateMarch 31, 202646–0
- Skipped: House committeeSkipped
- Done: Passes the HouseMarch 5, 202685–1
- Done: To the GovernorApril 9, 2026
- Done: Signed into lawApril 9, 2026
HF 2671 became law → The same legislation passed as HF 2671, so this version was set aside. Go to HF 2671 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. It makes the requirements for passenger cars the same as the rules already in place for diesel trucks.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.
Changed since by amendments S-5147, S-5143, H-8159; see Amendments.
Senate subcommittee
Named February 9, 2026 (as SSB 3122). On February 11, 2026 it recommended passage.
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