Bill > AB819

This bill provides several exemptions and protections for churches and nonprofit organizations (501(c)(3) entities) regarding electric vehicle charging stations. Specifically, the bill exempts parking facilities owned or leased by these organizations from mandatory building standards requiring electric vehicle charging infrastructure, except for designated employee parking spaces. The bill ensures that installing an electric vehicle charging station will not impact the organization's zoning designations, property tax exemptions, or other tax benefits. Additionally, the bill specifies that income generated from these electric vehicle charging stations will not be considered unrelated business taxable income, which could potentially jeopardize the organization's tax-exempt status. The legislation requires the Legislative Analyst's Office to submit a report by December 1, 2030, tracking the number of tax-exempt entities installing charging stations and exempting income under these new provisions. The bill aims to support California's emissions reduction goals by encouraging churches and nonprofits to install electric vehicle charging infrastructure without risking their tax advantages, while ensuring that the state will not reimburse local agencies for any potential tax revenue losses resulting from these exemptions.

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https://leginfo.legislature.ca.gov/faces/billStatusClient.xhtml?bill_id=202520260AB819