SB228

Revise laws related to public charging stations for electric vehicles

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Montana SB228 revises laws related to public charging stations for electric vehicles, including tax provisions and meter requirements.

Montana SB228 revises laws related to public charging stations for electric vehicles. It introduces a tax of 3 cents per kilowatt hour on electricity used to charge vehicles at public charging stations installed after July 1, 2023. Effective July 1, 2025, a tax of 3 cents per kilowatt hour applies to electricity sold to public charging station owners. The public utility may create a new billing class for public charging stations. Charging stations must be registered with the Department of Transportation and equipped with meters to measure electricity delivered.

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Sponsors

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Roll Call Votes

90 Yea

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1 Absent

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Calendar

Mar 18, 2025

9:00 AM

House Taxation Hearing

Feb 4, 2025

3:00 PM

Senate Energy, Technology & Federal Relations Hearing

History

Apr 18, 2025

Senate

Chapter Number Assigned

Apr 17, 2025

Senate

(S) Signed by Governor

Apr 8, 2025

House

(H) Signed by Speaker