ELECTRIC VEHICLES-REBATE
Summary
Amends the Electric Vehicle Rebate Act. Provides that the term "electric vehicle" means a vehicle that is exclusively powered by and refueled by electricity, is plugged in to charge, and is legally permitted to drive on all public roadways, including interstate highways. Excludes from the definition of "electric vehicle" off-road electric vehicles including golf carts, as well as neighborhood electric vehicles, electric scooters, and electric vehicles with a maximum speed below 45 miles per hour. Removes a definition for "environmental justice community". Limits the electric vehicle rebate to low-income people beginning on July 1, 2024. Adds a rebate for electric motorcycles of $1,500 beginning on July 1,2024, $750 beginning on July 1,2026, and $500 beginning on July 1, 2028. Lengthens the time for applying for the rebate to 120 days beginning in July 2024. Allows for deposits into the Electric Vehicle Fund from any fund for certain specified purposes. Effective immediately.
Bill status
in committee
1 of 4 stages cleared
Introduction
Feb 2024
Committee Review
Floor Vote
Governor
Introduced Feb 9, 2024
Last action May 3, 2024
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Full legislative history
Actions timeline
Total actions
7
Key actions
2
Committee
5
May 3, 2024
Committee
Rule 3-9(a) / Re-referred to Assignments
lower
Apr 5, 2024
Lower · Passed
Rule 2-10 Committee Deadline Established As May 3, 2024
lower
Mar 15, 2024
Lower · Passed
Rule 2-10 Committee Deadline Established As April 5, 2024
lower
Feb 20, 2024
Committee
Assigned to Appropriations
lower
Feb 9, 2024
Committee
Referred to Assignments
lower
1 primary · 0 co-sponsors
Sponsors
Role
Legislator
Party
State
District
P
Laura Ellman
DDemocratic
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