Bill > HB2003

This bill establishes the EV Energy Equity Road Repair Tax Act (EVEERRT Act), which imposes a road repair tax on electricity distributed at public electric vehicle charging stations. The tax will be $0.09 per kilowatt-hour of electricity provided, regardless of whether the charging is free or paid. The bill defines an electric vehicle as all-electric, electric hybrid, or plug-in electric hybrid vehicles, and specifies that public charging stations do not include those located at primary residences. Owners of public charging stations are required to collect and remit this tax to the director of taxation, who will then deposit the funds into the state highway fund. The tax is designed to generate revenue for road construction and repair, similar to how motor fuel taxes currently fund infrastructure maintenance. Charging station owners must maintain records of energy distribution for three years and can be subject to an unclassified misdemeanor with potential fines of $25 per kilowatt-hour of unreported energy and potential jail time if they fail to comply with reporting requirements. The bill reflects the growing adoption of electric vehicles, with projections suggesting that electric vehicles could represent up to 50% of new car sales in the United States by 2030, and aims to ensure that electric vehicle owners contribute to road maintenance costs in a manner comparable to traditional fuel tax mechanisms.

Transportation and Infrastructure

https://kslegislature.gov/li/b2025_26/measures/hb2003/