Bill > S0636

This bill amends South Carolina's road use fee structure for alternative fuel and hybrid vehicles by increasing biennial road use fees. Specifically, the legislation changes the fees for two categories of vehicles: those powered exclusively by electricity, hydrogen, or alternative fuels will now pay $200 (increased from $122) every two years, while hybrid vehicles that use both traditional motor fuel and alternative energy sources will pay $100 (increased from $60) every two years. These fees are in addition to standard vehicle registration fees and will continue to be collected by the Department of Motor Vehicles at the time of vehicle titling or registration. The revenue generated from these fees will be credited to the Infrastructure Maintenance Trust Fund, which supports transportation infrastructure projects in the state. The bill aims to ensure that owners of alternative fuel and hybrid vehicles contribute to road maintenance costs, as these vehicles typically pay less in traditional motor fuel taxes due to their reduced fuel consumption.

Transportation and Infrastructure

https://www.scstatehouse.gov/billsearch.php?billnumbers=0636&session=126&summary=B