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CT SB00004

Bill

Status

Passed

5/10/2022

Primary Sponsor

Transportation Committee

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Origin

Senate

2022 General Assembly

AI Summary

Connecticut Clean Air Act Summary

  • State vehicle fleet must transition to 50% battery electric vehicles by January 1, 2026, 75% by 2028, and 100% by 2030; state must cease procuring diesel transit buses by January 1, 2024, with 30% of buses zero-emission by 2030.

  • Condominium and homeowner associations cannot prohibit or unreasonably restrict installation of electric vehicle charging stations in unit or limited common element parking spaces; unit owners bear installation and maintenance costs.

  • Landlords with 250+ dwelling units must approve tenant requests to install EV charging stations at dedicated parking spaces starting October 1, 2022, with phased requirements for smaller landlords by 2024.

  • New state facilities costing over $100,000 must install Level 2 EV charging in 20% of parking spaces; municipalities must require 10% charging infrastructure in new commercial and multiunit residential buildings with 30+ parking spaces.

  • School buses statewide must transition to zero-emission by 2040, with environmental justice communities transitioning by 2030; establishes grant programs and rebate programs for EV purchases prioritizing low-income residents and environmental justice communities.

Legislative Description

An Act Concerning The Connecticut Clean Air Act.

Last Action

Signed by the Governor

5/10/2022

Committee Referrals

Finance, Revenue and Bonding4/13/2022
Transportation2/9/2022

Full Bill Text

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