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Introduced
01/09/2020
01/09/2020
In Committee
01/17/2020
01/17/2020
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
03/14/2020
03/14/2020
Introduced Session
2020 Regular Session
Bill Summary
An act relating to electric vehicles; amending s. 316.003, F.S.; revising definitions; authorizing the Department of Transportation to adopt rules; amending s. 334.046, F.S.; revising the department's goals relating to mobility; creating s. 339.0802, F.S.; requiring that certain funds be used for specified purposes relating to the Electric Vehicle Infrastructure Grant Program, beginning in specified years; providing for future repeal of the requirement; creating s. 339.286, F.S.; requiring the department to establish the Electric Vehicle Infrastructure Grant Program; providing the purpose of the program; providing for the distribution of grants to certain entities to install electric vehicle charging infrastructure; providing grant requirements; providing requirements for equipment installed using grant funds; providing criteria for the distribution of grants; requiring that the department continually review emerging research, policies, and standards; authorizing the department to develop a model plan for local governments; requiring the department to adopt rules; creating s. 339.287, F.S.; defining the term "master plan for electric vehicle charging stations" or "master plan"; requiring the department, in hb1219-00 HB 1219 coordination with the Office of Energy within the Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services and the Florida Clean Cities Coalitions, or other appropriate entities, to develop and adopt by a specified date a master plan for electric vehicle charging stations on the State Highway System and within each county; specifying goals and objectives of the master plan; requiring the master plan to be updated annually by a specified date; amending s. 366.94, F.S.; specifying that certain rules adopted by the Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services may not require specific methods of sale for electric vehicle charging equipment and services provided in this state; providing an appropriation; providing effective dates.
AI Summary
This bill aims to promote the expansion of electric vehicle (EV) infrastructure in Florida. It revises definitions related to electric vehicles, authorizes the Department of Transportation (DOT) to adopt rules, and requires certain funds from increased EV licensing fees to be used for the Electric Vehicle Infrastructure Grant Program. The bill directs the DOT to establish this grant program to provide financial assistance for the installation of public EV charging infrastructure. It also requires the DOT, in coordination with other entities, to develop and regularly update a master plan for EV charging stations on the State Highway System and within each county. Additionally, the bill amends regulations regarding the provision of EV charging services by non-utilities and the parking of non-EVs in designated EV charging spaces.
Committee Categories
Transportation and Infrastructure
Sponsors (2)
Last Action
Died in Transportation and Infrastructure Subcommittee (on 03/14/2020)
Official Document
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| Document Type | Source Location |
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| State Bill Page | https://www.flsenate.gov/Session/Bill/2020/1219 |
| Bill | https://www.flsenate.gov/Session/Bill/2020/1219/BillText/Filed/PDF |
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