Bill > SB228

This bill revises Montana's laws regarding public electric vehicle charging stations, introducing several key changes. The legislation redefines charging stations as equipment over 25 kilowatts that transfer electric current to an electric vehicle, and clarifies terms like "charging station operator" and "charging station owner". It establishes a 3-cent per kilowatt-hour tax on electricity delivered to public charging stations, to be collected by public utilities and remitted to the department of transportation. The bill mandates that all public charging stations must have a separate electric meter installed or approved by the public utility, with the charging station owner responsible for meter installation costs. Additionally, charging station operators are required to disclose electricity rates at the charging station site and register their stations with the department of transportation within 30 days of first operation, providing details such as owner contact information and station location. The bill eliminates previously planned electric vehicle fee reductions and removes references to "legacy charging stations". These changes aim to standardize and regulate public electric vehicle charging infrastructure, ensuring transparent pricing, accurate electricity measurement, and consistent taxation. The bill will take effect on July 1, 2025, giving stakeholders time to prepare for the new requirements.

Budget and Finance, Transportation and Infrastructure

https://bills.legmt.gov/#/laws/bill/2/LC1513