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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
Where it is now
- Done: IntroducedFebruary 10, 2026
- Done: SubcommitteeFebruary 10, 2026
- Done: House committeeFebruary 18, 2026
- Skipped: Passes the HouseContinued as HF 2671
- Next: Senate committee
- Next: Passes the Senate
- Next: To the Governor
- Next: Signed into law
Became HF 2671 → Its progress continues under the new number. Go to HF 2671 What’s a funnel?
What’s in it
AI summary When the state rents or leases passenger vehicles, companies bidding for those contracts must prove the cars can run on biodiesel fuel. This rule applies to new or renewed rental and leasing agreements starting in July 2026. It makes the requirements for passenger vehicles the same as the current rules for buying diesel 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.
Changed since by amendments S-5147, S-5143, H-8159; see Amendments.
House subcommittee
Named February 10, 2026. On February 12, 2026 it recommended passage.
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