Sponsored by the California Transit Association, AB 2622 (Mullin) To Further Propel Public Transit’s ZEB Adoption
SACRAMENTO, Calif., Sept. 17, 2022 /PRNewswire/ — Governor Gavin Newsom signed into regulation Assembly Bill 2622, authored by Assemblymember Kevin Mullin (D-San Mateo) and sponsored by the California Transit Association, to speed up the general public transit trade’s full transition to zero-emission bus fleets. AB 2622 extends Mullin’s earlier laws (AB 784, 2019) that created a gross sales and use tax exemption particularly for zero-emission buses (ZEBs) bought by California’s public transit businesses from January 1, 2024 to January 1, 2026. The continuation builds on AB 784’s realized success in encouraging and easing transit businesses’ buy of ZEBs and helps compliance with the California Air Resources Board’s 2019 Innovative Clean Transit (ICT) regulation requiring all public transit bus fleets to be totally zero-emission by 2040. The Association launched the next assertion applauding at this time’s invoice signing:
“When signing AB 2622 (Mullin) into law today, Governor Newsom doubled-down on his commitment to deliver cleaner mobility options for all Californians,” mentioned Michael Pimentel, Executive Director of the California Transit Association. “The California Transit Association applauds Gov. Newsom, Assemblymember Mullin, and members of the California State Legislature for their tremendous leadership and action taken through AB 2622 to combat the negative impacts of climate change. Reducing the cost for ZEB purchasing on public transit agencies is an investment in cleaner air and more sustainable communities across California. Because of the success of previous legislation AB 784, which supported the early adoption and purchase of over 25% of today’s ZEBs utilized by California’s public transit agencies, we also know this approach works. AB 2622 can fast-track the industry’s full transition to zero-emission fleets and infrastructure.”
The California Transit Association is comprised of greater than 240 member organizations, together with all of the state’s largest city transit operators, in addition to dozens of transit businesses in suburban and rural areas. Its membership additionally extends to incorporate commuter rail businesses, transit assist teams, nationwide and worldwide transit suppliers, and authorities businesses. The Association is the main advocate on behalf of public transit in California, representing transit’s pursuits earlier than the California State Legislature, the Governor and regulatory businesses on the native, state and federal ranges.
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