Connecticut SB00319 mandates the transition to battery-powered lawn equipment for state agencies and municipalities, and establishes a loan program.

Connecticut SB00319 requires state agencies to transition to electric hand-held or push lawn mowers, leaf blowers, and lawn trimmers by September 1, 2027. It also mandates the use of electric equipment for maintenance or landscaping work on state properties starting September 1, 2029. The bill prohibits the use of gas-powered leaf blowers on state-owned or leased properties after September 1, 2030. Additionally, it reactivates the Lawn Equipment Exchange Fund to assist municipalities and regional schools with the transition to battery-operated technology.

Connecticut SB00319 mandates the transition to battery-powered lawn equipment for state agencies and municipalities, and establishes a loan program.

Connecticut SB00319 requires state agencies to transition to electric hand-held or push lawn mowers, leaf blowers, and lawn trimmers by September 1, 2027. It also mandates the use of electric equipment for maintenance or landscaping work on state properties starting September 1, 2029. The bill prohibits the use of gas-powered leaf blowers on state-owned or leased properties after September 1, 2030. Additionally, it reactivates the Lawn Equipment Exchange Fund to assist municipalities and regional schools with the transition to battery-operated technology.