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MT SB228
Bill
AI Summary
- Imposes a 3 cents per kilowatt hour tax on electricity delivered to public EV charging stations, with public utilities collecting the tax and remitting 2.75 cents to the Department of Transportation while retaining 0.25 cents for administrative costs
- Requires all public charging stations to have a separate electric meter installed or approved by the public utility, with the charging station owner responsible for installation costs
- Eliminates the previously scheduled 30% reduction in electric vehicle registration fees that was set to take effect July 1, 2028
- Removes provisions related to "public legacy charging stations" (stations operating before July 1, 2023 without metering capability), streamlining the regulatory framework
- Requires public charging stations to register with the Department of Transportation within 30 days of first operation and disclose charging rates at the station site; revenue deposited into the highway restricted account
Legislative Description
Revise laws related to public charging stations for electric vehicles
Utilities
Last Action
Chapter Number Assigned
4/18/2025
Committee Referrals
Taxation2/26/2025
Energy, Technology & Federal Relations1/29/2025
Full Bill Text
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