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OR HB3597
Bill
Status
Failed
6/27/2025
Primary Sponsor
Tom Andersen
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AI Summary
- Authorizes the Department of Environmental Quality to reduce zero-emission vehicle rebate amounts (including to $0) based on demand and available funds, removing previous minimum rebate requirements
- Expands Charge Ahead Oregon Program eligibility beyond low-income households and service providers to include nonprofit organizations, local governments, and veteran-owned businesses (effective January 1, 2026), with a cap of 10 rebates per qualifying entity per year
- Sets rebate ranges for the Charge Ahead program at $2,500-$7,500 for new light-duty zero-emission or plug-in hybrid vehicles and $1,000-$5,000 for used vehicles
- Requires the Environmental Quality Commission to allocate at least $500,000 each biennium for outreach and education about available rebates, unless the Zero-Emission Incentive Fund balance falls below $1 million
- Declares an emergency, making the act effective immediately upon passage
Legislative Description
Relating to electric vehicles; declaring an emergency.
Last Action
In committee upon adjournment.
6/27/2025
Committee Referrals
Transportation4/15/2025
Climate, Energy, and Environment2/20/2025
Full Bill Text
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