CA SB1000

Prohibits cities, counties, and city-counties from restricting which types of electric vehicles can access publicly-accessible charging stations that were funded in part by the state or through ratepayer moneys.

Requires the Energy Commission, in consultation with the State Air Resources Board, to assess whether charging station infrastructure is disproportionately deployed by population density, geography, or income level, and to use Alternative and Renewable Fuel and Vehicle Technology Fund moneys to more proportionately deploy new infrastructure unless disproportionate deployment furthers state energy or environmental policy.

Requires the Public Utilities Commission to consider facilitating grid integration technologies with submetering capabilities for residential charging stations, exploring policies to reduce demand charge effects on electric vehicles and fleets, and adopting tariffs for heavy-duty electric vehicle fleets that encourage charging during excess grid capacity periods.

Establishes that ensuring accessible electric vehicle infrastructure is a matter of statewide concern, not a municipal affair subject to local control.

Exempts the state from reimbursement obligations to local agencies and school districts under the California Constitution because any costs incurred are related to changes in crime or infractions.