Bill > HB0024

This bill introduces comprehensive changes to alternative fuel taxation in Wyoming, specifically focusing on electric vehicles. It establishes a new $0.04 per kilowatt-hour license tax on electricity used to charge electric vehicles, with different provisions for all-electric vehicles, hybrid electric vehicles, and plug-in hybrid electric vehicles. The bill creates new definitions for vehicle types, including clarifying the distinctions between all-electric, hybrid, and plug-in hybrid electric vehicles. It imposes annual decal fees for different types of electric vehicles - $200 for all-electric vehicles and $100 for plug-in hybrid electric vehicles - and requires dealers and charging stations to report and collect taxes on electric energy used for vehicle charging. The bill also mandates that businesses selling alternative fuels must clearly display the price per kilowatt-hour, including all applicable taxes, with penalties for non-compliance. Additionally, the legislation requires the Department of Transportation to create rules implementing these changes, with most provisions becoming effective on July 1, 2025, and specific sections taking effect on January 1, 2026. The primary goal is to ensure that electric vehicle owners contribute to road maintenance and transportation infrastructure funding, similar to traditional fuel tax mechanisms.

Transportation and Infrastructure

Transportation, Highways and Military Affairs (Joint)

https://www.wyoleg.gov/Legislation/2025/HB0024