HB 2301 Oregon House · 2023 Regular Session

Relating to the taxation of the use of electricity to charge the battery of an electric vehicle; prescribing an effective date; providing for revenue raising that requires approval by a three-fifths majority.

Summary
Imposes tax on use of electricity to charge battery of electric vehicle at rate equivalent to rate of license tax imposed on first sale, use or distribution of motor vehicle fuel. Confers administration of tax on Department of Transportation. Punishes violation of Act by maximum of 364 days' imprisonment, $6,250 fine, or both. Takes effect on 91st day following adjournment sine die.
Bill status in committee 1 of 4 stages cleared
Introduction
Jan 2023
Committee Review
Floor Vote
Governor
Introduced Jan 9, 2023 Last action Jun 25, 2023
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Committee
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Jun 25, 2023
Lower · Passed
In committee upon adjournment.
lower
Jan 16, 2023
Committee
Referred to Climate, Energy, and Environment with subsequent referral to Transportation.
lower
Jan 9, 2023
Introduced
First reading. Referred to Speaker's desk.
lower
1 primary · 1 co-sponsor

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