CT SB01168

Requires the State Building Inspector and Codes and Standards Committee to revise the State Building Code by July 1, 2012 to mandate electric vehicle charging infrastructure in all new residential and certain commercial construction, supporting any make or model of electric vehicle with 40-ampere, 240-volt charging capability.

Establishes the "electric vehicle infrastructure support account" within the General Fund to be administered by the Department of Public Utility Control for grants to businesses upgrading infrastructure to support electric and hydrogen fuel cell powered vehicles.

Extends sales tax exemption to hydrogen fuel cell and electric passenger motor vehicles from July 1, 2011 through July 1, 2013, replacing the previous exemption for high-mileage gasoline vehicles (40+ miles per gallon).

Modifies automobile insurance requirements for constructive total loss claims to include sales tax reimbursement only when the insured originally paid sales tax on the vehicle.

Directs the Secretary of the Office of Policy and Management to develop a plan by February 1, 2012 for promoting electric vehicle use and facilitating state-wide installation of Level III fast charging stations.