Bill > HB123

This bill authorizes certain plug-in electric drive vehicles, for which a permit has been obtained from the Motor Vehicle Administration, to use high occupancy vehicle (HOV) lanes regardless of the number of passengers in the vehicle. The bill allows the Administration, State Highway Administration, and Department of State Police to consult on designing a permit to designate a plug-in electric drive vehicle as authorized to use the HOV lanes. The Administration is required to charge a fee, not exceeding $20, for issuing the permit and may limit the number of permits issued to ensure HOV lane operations are not degraded to an unacceptable level. The bill also requires the Administration and State Highway Administration to report annually on the effect of the plug-in electric drive vehicle permits on the operation of HOV lanes in the state. The bill is an emergency measure, effective through September 30, 2025, after which it will be abrogated.