Bill > HB451

This bill modifies the Maryland Zero Emission Electric Vehicle Infrastructure Council by altering its membership and duties, and importantly, it removes the council's sunset provision, meaning it will continue to exist indefinitely. The council, which focuses on promoting zero emission electric vehicles (ZEVs) and their infrastructure, will now be required to submit annual reports of its work and recommendations to the Governor and the General Assembly by December 1st of each year, starting in 2026. The bill also clarifies the definition of a "zero emission electric vehicle" to include plug-in electric drive vehicles and removes the specific mention of fuel cell electric vehicles from that definition, while expanding the council's membership to include more diverse representation from various sectors, including local government, industry, and the public, to better advise on the integration of electric vehicle charging infrastructure.