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FL S0138
Bill
AI Summary
- Establishes the Electric Vehicle Infrastructure Grant Program within the Department of Transportation to provide financial assistance for installing publicly available EV charging infrastructure, with eligible applicants including state agencies, public universities, transit agencies, ports, airports, and local governments
- Requires matching funds from grant applicants: 60% for Level 2 AC charging, 20% for DC fast-charging, and 20% for high-powered charging for electric aircraft and semi-trucks, with 20% of total program funds reserved for fiscally constrained counties
- Directs increased license tax revenues from electric and hybrid vehicle registrations to fund the grant program beginning in fiscal year 2023-2024, with the funding allocation expiring December 31, 2030
- Requires the Department of Transportation to submit a supplemental master plan to the Governor and Legislature by July 1, 2023, addressing innovations in EV charging infrastructure and development of high-powered charging for electric aircraft at airports, seaports, and along the State Highway System
- Revises the definition of personal delivery devices to allow the Department of Transportation to set maximum weight and speed limits by rule (replacing the previous fixed 80-pound weight limit), and prohibits the Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services from requiring specific methods of sale for EV charging services
Legislative Description
Electric Vehicles
Last Action
Died in Appropriations, companion bill(s) passed, see CS/CS/HB 1289 (Ch. 2021-233)
4/30/2021
Committee Referrals
Appropriations3/25/2021
Transportation, Tourism, and Economic Development Appropriations Subcommittee3/12/2021
Transportation12/9/2020
Full Bill Text
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