LD622

An Act to Implement a Surcharge on Electric Vehicle Registration

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Maine LD622 proposes a $250 annual surcharge on electric vehicle registrations, with proceeds credited to the Highway Fund.

Maine LD622 mandates an annual $250 surcharge on electric vehicle registrations, payable in biannual installments. The collected surcharges must be transmitted to the Treasurer of State and credited to the Highway Fund. The bill defines "electric vehicle" as a fully electric vehicle with an onboard electrical energy storage device or a vehicle designed to operate using electricity from compressed hydrogen fuel. The Secretary of State is tasked with implementing this surcharge through rule adoption.

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Calendar

May 7, 2025

1:00 PM

Hearing

Apr 30, 2025

1:00 PM

Hearing

History

May 20, 2025

Senate

Pursuant to Joint Rule 310.3 Placed in Legislative Files (DEAD)

May 13, 2025

Joint

Reported Out: ONTP

May 7, 2025

Joint

Work Session Held