Allows port districts to use funds for zero and near zero emission cargo handling equipment, excluding fully automated equipment.

This bill amends the law to permit port districts and port development authorities to use available funds for purchasing zero and near zero emission cargo handling equipment and related infrastructure. It explicitly excludes the use of these funds for fully automated marine container cargo handling equipment, which is defined as equipment that can be remotely operated or monitored with or without human intervention. The bill defines "port development authority" as a public development authority created by a single or jointly by two port districts. This provision expires on December 31, 2031.

Allows port districts to use funds for zero and near zero emission cargo handling equipment, excluding fully automated equipment.

This bill amends the law to permit port districts and port development authorities to use available funds for purchasing zero and near zero emission cargo handling equipment and related infrastructure. It explicitly excludes the use of these funds for fully automated marine container cargo handling equipment, which is defined as equipment that can be remotely operated or monitored with or without human intervention. The bill defines "port development authority" as a public development authority created by a single or jointly by two port districts. This provision expires on December 31, 2031.