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This bill modifies existing law to clarify the state's approach to electric vehicle (EV) charging at state facilities. It removes previous language about encouraging EV use for emissions reduction and instead focuses on the specific rules for charging vehicles at state office locations. The bill expressly authorizes the purchase of electricity to recharge publicly owned plug-in electric vehicles used for state business. Additionally, it introduces a new provision allowing privately owned vehicles to purchase charging power at state office locations, with the fees collected being deposited into the motor vehicle fund. The bill also maintains a provision that allows the director of the department of enterprise services to report to the governor and legislative committees about the estimated electricity consumption by plug-in electric vehicles at state locations if the costs are deemed significant. This legislation provides a more straightforward framework for EV charging at state facilities, clarifying the conditions under which charging can occur and how the associated costs will be handled.

Transportation and Infrastructure

https://app.leg.wa.gov/billsummary?BillNumber=5750&Year=2025&Initiative=false