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CO SB208

Bill

Status

Introduced

4/16/2024

Primary Sponsor

Kevin Priola

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Origin

Senate

2024 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Creates the Electric Vehicle Enterprise within the Department of Labor and Employment to standardize electric vehicle charging protocols and establish minimum standards for charging equipment specifications

  • Establishes a five-member Board of Directors including the Directors of the Division of Oil and Public Safety and Colorado Energy Office, plus three industry representatives appointed by the Governor

  • Authorizes the enterprise to collect registration fees from electric vehicle charging station retailers beginning July 1, 2025, based on the number of stations and power supply devices operated

  • Creates the Electric Vehicle Enterprise Special Revenue Fund with initial transfers of $264,000 (July 1, 2024) and $160,000 (July 1, 2025) from the general fund as loans to be repaid by December 31, 2028, with interest

  • Amends fuel product definitions to include electricity when used to fuel electric vehicles, making it subject to existing fuel product regulations

Legislative Description

Colorado Department of Labor and Employment Regulate Electricity for Electric Vehicles

Transportation & Motor Vehicles

Last Action

Senate Second Reading Laid Over to 05/09/2024 - No Amendments

4/29/2024

Committee Referrals

Appropriations4/23/2024
Finance4/16/2024

Full Bill Text

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