State Legislatures

Hawaii’s Revised Statutes § 196-7.5

Prohibits multi-unit dwellings from preventing a unit owner from placing an EV charging system on or near the owner’s parking stall.

California’s SB 350 and Responsive PUC Decisions

SB 350 ordered the PUC to direct the state’s six investor-owned electric utilities to file applications for programs that “accelerate widespread transportation electrification.”

New York’s SB 5820

Requires the New York State Energy Research and Development Authority to study and make recommendations regarding the state's electric vehicle inventory and improvements to the state's electric vehicle infrastructure.

Oregon’s SB 1044

Allows schools to use an existing funding source to purchase electric buses and charging stations. The legislation also requires all light-duty vehicles owned or leased by the state of Oregon be EVs by 2029.

New Mexico EV Tax Credit

Under HB217 (2020), the New Mexico legislature enacted an electric vehicle tax credit alongside new plug-in vehicle registration fees.

California’s Sustainable Communities and Climate Protection Law

Requires MPOs to prepare strategies to meet GHG targets, and requires each MPO to develop a sustainable communities strategy that includes not only transportation strategies but also steps such as promoting more compact development.

NYC Congestion Pricing Program

The Central Business District Tolling Program, a congestion pricing proposal, was approved in 2019 as part of the New York State Budget.