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HEVs are defined to include only those vehicles that meet all of the following: combines tow or more power train technologies to produce a vehicle with significantly lower fuel consumption than the average of its class; demonstrates storage of energy through regenerative braking and batteries or capacitators and the stored energy is used to assist or provide full acceleration of the vehicle; allows a portion of the energy to be supplied from an internal combustion engine or fuel cell vehicle acceleration and to store electrical energy on board; obtains all energy required to operate from storage fuel tanks placed on board the vehicle; and, has been certified by the US EPA as an ultra-low emission vehicle (ULEV).</font></TD> </TR> <TR> <TD width=40 align=center valign=top><font face="Arial,Helvetica" color="#000000" size=2>AZ</font></TD> <TD width=40 align=center valign=top><font face="Arial,Helvetica" color="#000000" size=2>S.B. 1001</font></TD> <TD width=40 align=center valign=top><font face="Arial,Helvetica" color="#000000" size=2>10/20/2000</font></TD> <TD width=40 align=center valign=top><font face="Arial,Helvetica" color="#000000" size=2> </font></TD> <TD align=left valign=middle><font face="Arial,Helvetica" color="#000000" size=2>~One year moratorium on SB 1054 rebate program.</font></TD> </TR> <TR> <TD width=40 align=center valign=top><font face="Arial,Helvetica" color="#000000" size=2>AZ</font></TD> <TD width=40 align=center valign=top><font face="Arial,Helvetica" color="#000000" size=2>S.B. 2256</font></TD> <TD width=40 align=center valign=top><font face="Arial,Helvetica" color="#000000" size=2>4/1/2000</font></TD> <TD width=40 align=center valign=top><font face="Arial,Helvetica" color="#000000" size=2> </font></TD> <TD align=left valign=middle><font face="Arial,Helvetica" color="#000000" size=2>~Exempts neighborhood electric vehicles (NEVs) and golf carts, which were manufactured or modified before June 17, 1998, from registration requirements on foreign vehicles imported into Arizona.</font></TD> </TR> <TR> <TD width=40 align=center valign=top><font face="Arial,Helvetica" color="#000000" size=2>AZ</font></TD> <TD width=40 align=center valign=top><font face="Arial,Helvetica" color="#000000" size=2>S.B. 1504</font></TD> <TD width=40 align=center valign=top><font face="Arial,Helvetica" color="#000000" size=2>4/28/2000</font></TD> <TD width=40 align=center valign=top><font face="Arial,Helvetica" color="#000000" size=2> </font></TD> <TD align=left valign=middle><font face="Arial,Helvetica" color="#000000" size=2>Creates the following new EV tax incentives for all vehicles purchased after 1/1/00: ~Provides a rebate or tax credit from 30% to 50% of the cost of an AFV based on emission levels. ~Provides a tax credit for the incremental cost or conversion cost of an AFV. ~Provides an exemption from both state (5%) and local (1-2%) sales taxes for AFVs and AFV conversion equipment. ~Provides an exemption from emissions inspection tests for AFVs with less than 12,000 gwv. ~Permits single occupant AFVs to use HOV lanes, regardless of the number of occupants. ~Provides grants to non-profit organizations to purchase fueling equipment. ~Provides a tax credit for NEVs with a gvw over 12,000 lbs.</font></TD> </TR> <TR> <TD width=40 align=center valign=top><font face="Arial,Helvetica" color="#000000" size=2>AZ</font></TD> <TD width=40 align=center valign=top><font face="Arial,Helvetica" color="#000000" size=2>H.B. 2405</font></TD> <TD width=40 align=center valign=top><font face="Arial,Helvetica" color="#000000" size=2>6/1/1999</font></TD> <TD width=40 align=center valign=top><font face="Arial,Helvetica" color="#000000" size=2> </font></TD> <TD align=left valign=middle><font face="Arial,Helvetica" color="#000000" size=2>Modifies existing EV incentives and creates several new ones: ~Provides an individual and corporate income tax credit to a taxpayer who purchases or leases a new alternative fuel vehicle, converts a conventionally fueled vehicle to an alternative fuel vehicle, or purchases a used alternative fuel vehicle. The amount of the credit can be based on a graduated percentage based on the full cost of the vehicle and/or the vehicle emission levels. The percentage will range from 25% to 90% of the vehicle cost. Or, the credit amount can also be based on a $2,000 flat dollar amount, whichever credit would be greater. ~Enables the Arizona Clean Air Fund (CAF) to provide grants available for individuals or small businesses that own or lease alternative fuel vehicles, of up to $2,000 for the purchase and installation of alternative fuel delivery systems. ~Provides an individual and corporate income tax credit for a taxpayer that constructs and operates an alternative fuel delivery system. Allows a credit equal to the entire cost of the system or $400,000, whichever is less, for a delivery system available to the general public. Allows a credit equal to 50 percent of the cost of the delivery system or $200,000, whichever is less, for nonpublic delivery systems. ~Stipulates that 20 percent of the revenue deposited in the CAF shall be used for grants to individuals. The grants shall be used for purchasing an AFV or converting an existing vehicle. ~Exempts AFVs from all city sales taxes. ~Provides a transportation incentive for school districts in certain areas of the state that uses AFVs to transport students. ~Reduces the special plate fee for AFVs to eight dollars. ~Establishes a civil penalty for gasoline powered vehicles parked in parking spaces designated for EVs. ~Requires automobile dealerships to make available consumer information regarding AFVs. ~Requires the state to adopt the federal clean fleets program for nonattainment areas if it does not continue to participate in the national low emissions vehicle program. ~Includes NEVS in the definition of a motor vehicle.</font></TD> </TR> <TR> <TD width=40 align=center valign=top><font face="Arial,Helvetica" color="#000000" size=2>AZ</font></TD> <TD width=40 align=center valign=top><font face="Arial,Helvetica" color="#000000" size=2>S.B. 1269</font></TD> <TD width=40 align=center valign=top><font face="Arial,Helvetica" color="#000000" size=2>6/1/1998</font></TD> <TD width=40 align=center valign=top><font face="Arial,Helvetica" color="#000000" size=2> </font></TD> <TD align=left valign=middle><font face="Arial,Helvetica" color="#000000" size=2>Increases existing tax incentives and creates several new ones: ~Provides an increase from $1,000 to $2,000 for the individual and corporate income tax credits for the purchase, lease, or conversion of a dedicated AFV or the purchase of a dedicated alternative fuel delivery system. Effective 1998-2001. ~Provides an increase from $5,000 to $10,000 for the maximum corporate income tax subtraction for the purchase of a new AFV. The individual income tax deduction remains capped at $10,000 for the purchase of a new AFV, and $5,000 for an AFV conversion. ~Expands use of the Arizona Clean Air Fund (CAF) so that individuals or small businesses who purchase or lease an AFV can receive a grant of $2,000 (up from $1,000 under the previous law for home charging equipment) and provides expenditure of funds from the CAF for alternative fuel public awareness programs. ~Establishes an income tax credit based on the emissions levels of original equipment manufacturer AFVs. ~Provides individual and corporate income tax credits for expenses associated with constructing or operating an AFV fueling station. ~Requires an increasing percentage of new state vehicles to be capable of operating on alternative fuels. ~Replaces the sticker used to designate a vehicle as an AFV with a new AFV license plate.</font></TD> </TR> <TR> <TD width=40 align=center valign=top><font face="Arial,Helvetica" color="#000000" size=2>AR</font></TD> <TD width=40 align=center valign=top><font face="Arial,Helvetica" color="#000000" size=2>Act 976</font></TD> <TD width=40 align=center valign=top><font face="Arial,Helvetica" color="#000000" size=2>3/31/1999</font></TD> <TD width=40 align=center valign=top><font face="Arial,Helvetica" color="#000000" size=2> </font></TD> <TD align=left valign=middle><font face="Arial,Helvetica" color="#000000" size=2>~Provides a tax credit equal to 50% of the amount spent during the taxable year for any Arkansas taxpayer who constructs a facility in Arkansas that would produce electric vehicles, fuel cells and/or photovoltaic devices. </font></TD> </TR> <TR> <TD width=40 align=center valign=top><font face="Arial,Helvetica" color="#000000" size=2>AR</font></TD> <TD width=40 align=center valign=top><font face="Arial,Helvetica" color="#000000" size=2>Act 659</font></TD> <TD width=40 align=center valign=top><font face="Arial,Helvetica" color="#000000" size=2> </font></TD> <TD width=40 align=center valign=top><font face="Arial,Helvetica" color="#000000" size=2> </font></TD> <TD align=left valign=middle><font face="Arial,Helvetica" color="#000000" size=2>~Creates a nine-member alternative fuels commission to coordinate and direct the development of alternative fuel vehicles market.</font></TD> </TR> <TR> <TD width=40 align=center valign=top><font face="Arial,Helvetica" color="#000000" size=2>CA</font></TD> <TD width=40 align=center valign=top><font face="Arial,Helvetica" color="#000000" size=2>Chapter 1072</font></TD> <TD width=40 align=center valign=top><font face="Arial,Helvetica" color="#000000" size=2>9/1/2000</font></TD> <TD width=40 align=center valign=top><font face="Arial,Helvetica" color="#000000" size=2> </font></TD> <TD align=left valign=middle><font face="Arial,Helvetica" color="#000000" size=2>~Provides grants to individuals, local governments, state agencies, nonprofit organizations, and private businesses in an amount equal to 90% of the incremental cost above $1,000 of an eligible new ZEV light-duty car or truck. Grants would be available for ZEVs purchased after 10/1/00 and before 12/31/02 and distributed over the first three years of the purchase/lease and would not exceed $3,000 per year.</font></TD> </TR> <TR> <TD width=40 align=center valign=top><font face="Arial,Helvetica" color="#000000" size=2>CA</font></TD> <TD width=40 align=center valign=top><font face="Arial,Helvetica" color="#000000" size=2>A.B. 1740</font></TD> <TD width=40 align=center valign=top><font face="Arial,Helvetica" color="#000000" size=2>6/1/2000</font></TD> <TD width=40 align=center valign=top><font face="Arial,Helvetica" color="#000000" size=2> </font></TD> <TD align=left valign=middle><font face="Arial,Helvetica" color="#000000" size=2>~As part of the 2000-2001 state budget, $5n million is appropriated to provide incentives for the lease/purchase of vehicles powered by advanced technologies including hybrid electric vehicles and fuel cell vehicles.</font></TD> </TR> <TR> <TD width=40 align=center valign=top><font face="Arial,Helvetica" color="#000000" size=2>CA</font></TD> <TD width=40 align=center valign=top><font face="Arial,Helvetica" color="#000000" size=2>A.B. 2061</font></TD> <TD width=40 align=center valign=top><font face="Arial,Helvetica" color="#000000" size=2>9/30/2000</font></TD> <TD width=40 align=center valign=top><font face="Arial,Helvetica" color="#000000" size=2> </font></TD> <TD align=left valign=middle><font face="Arial,Helvetica" color="#000000" size=2>~Creation of a two part grant program to reduce the incremental cost of new ZEVs and reduce the cost of alternative diesel fuel. The program provides over three years for grants of $3,000 per year to people who purchase or lease ZEVs to defray the cost differential between ZEVs and conventional vehicles, and encourage ZEV use.</font></TD> </TR> <TR> <TD width=40 align=center valign=top><font face="Arial,Helvetica" color="#000000" size=2>CA</font></TD> <TD width=40 align=center valign=top><font face="Arial,Helvetica" color="#000000" size=2>Chapter 772</font></TD> <TD width=40 align=center valign=top><font face="Arial,Helvetica" color="#000000" size=2>10/10/1999</font></TD> <TD width=40 align=center valign=top><font face="Arial,Helvetica" color="#000000" size=2> </font></TD> <TD align=left valign=middle><font face="Arial,Helvetica" color="#000000" size=2>~Allows electric-powered scooters increased access to public roadways and bicycle lanes. The law allows scooters to be ridden on public streets and bicycle lanes with a maximum speed limit of 25 miles per hour by anyone over the age of 16. The law requires anyone riding an electric scooter to wear a bicycle helmet.</font></TD> </TR> <TR> <TD width=40 align=center valign=top><font face="Arial,Helvetica" color="#000000" size=2>CA</font></TD> <TD width=40 align=center valign=top><font face="Arial,Helvetica" color="#000000" size=2>Chapter 923</font></TD> <TD width=40 align=center valign=top><font face="Arial,Helvetica" color="#000000" size=2>10/9/1999</font></TD> <TD width=40 align=center valign=top><font face="Arial,Helvetica" color="#000000" size=2> </font></TD> <TD align=left valign=middle><font face="Arial,Helvetica" color="#000000" size=2>~Creates the Carl Moyer Memorial Air Quality Standards Attainment Program, to Law as be administered by CARB. The program is designed to provide grants to offset the incremental cost or purchasing a very low emission, heavy-duty vehicle, equipment, vessels and/or locomotives. Includes funding for a fueling infrastructure demonstration program.</font></TD> </TR> <TR> <TD width=40 align=center valign=top><font face="Arial,Helvetica" color="#000000" size=2>CA</font></TD> <TD width=40 align=center valign=top><font face="Arial,Helvetica" color="#000000" size=2>Chapter 330</font></TD> <TD width=40 align=center valign=top><font face="Arial,Helvetica" color="#000000" size=2>9/7/1999</font></TD> <TD width=40 align=center valign=top><font face="Arial,Helvetica" color="#000000" size=2> </font></TD> <TD align=left valign=middle><font face="Arial,Helvetica" color="#000000" size=2>~From 2000-2003, allows vehicles that meet federal ILEV standards and/or California ULEV tailpipe standards to qualify to obtain a clean fuel decal thereby allowing the vehicles to drive in HOV lanes with a single occupant. ~From 2004-2008 the vehicles must meet the federal ILEV standard and/or the California SULEV standard. ~The Department of Motor Vehicles is required to develop the decal/label and to initiate the program by 7/1/00.</font></TD> </TR> <TR> <TD width=40 align=center valign=top><font face="Arial,Helvetica" color="#000000" size=2>CA</font></TD> <TD width=40 align=center valign=top><font face="Arial,Helvetica" color="#000000" size=2>Chapter 36</font></TD> <TD width=40 align=center valign=top><font face="Arial,Helvetica" color="#000000" size=2>6/9/1999</font></TD> <TD width=40 align=center valign=top><font face="Arial,Helvetica" color="#000000" size=2>8/1/04</font></TD> <TD align=left valign=middle><font face="Arial,Helvetica" color="#000000" size=2>~Extends the sunset date of the $1 fee imposed by SCAQMD on motor vehicle registration renewals. The imposed fees fund the SCAQMD Office of Technology Advancement to administer research and development programs on clean-burning fuels and vehicles.</font></TD> </TR> <TR> <TD width=40 align=center valign=top><font face="Arial,Helvetica" color="#000000" size=2>CA</font></TD> <TD width=40 align=center valign=top><font face="Arial,Helvetica" color="#000000" size=2>S.B. 1782</font></TD> <TD width=40 align=center valign=top><font face="Arial,Helvetica" color="#000000" size=2>9/13/1998</font></TD> <TD width=40 align=center valign=top><font face="Arial,Helvetica" color="#000000" size=2>1/1/03</font></TD> <TD align=left valign=middle><font face="Arial,Helvetica" color="#000000" size=2>~Exempts the incremental costs incurred by using a state-approved alternative fuel vehicle, including EVs, from state sales and use taxes.</font></TD> </TR> <TR> <TD width=40 align=center valign=top><font face="Arial,Helvetica" color="#000000" size=2>CO</font></TD> <TD width=40 align=center valign=top><font face="Arial,Helvetica" color="#000000" size=2>H.B. 1067</font></TD> <TD width=40 align=center valign=top><font face="Arial,Helvetica" color="#000000" size=2>6/1/2000</font></TD> <TD width=40 align=center valign=top><font face="Arial,Helvetica" color="#000000" size=2> </font></TD> <TD align=left valign=middle><font face="Arial,Helvetica" color="#000000" size=2>~Provides individuals or businesses a tax credit of 85% of the incremental cost of ZEVs between 2000-2006; 75% of the incremental cost between 2006-2009; and 50% of the incremental cost between 2009-2011. (Credits also provided for other clean transportation technologies based on emission characteristics.) ~Provides a tax credit to individuals and businesses based on the incremental/conversion cost of constructing, converting, and/or acquiring recharging/refueling infrastructure. Value is 50% between 2000-2006; 35% between 2006-2009; and 20% between 2009-2011. ~Provides a rebate for governmental and nonprofit organizations that purchase EVs. The value of the rebate is the same as the vehicle credit noted above; and, expands the definition of motor vehicle to include hybrids.</font></TD> </TR> <TR> <TD width=40 align=center valign=top><font face="Arial,Helvetica" color="#000000" size=2>FL</font></TD> <TD width=40 align=center valign=top><font face="Arial,Helvetica" color="#000000" size=2>H.B. 725</font></TD> <TD width=40 align=center valign=top><font face="Arial,Helvetica" color="#000000" size=2>6/1/1995</font></TD> <TD width=40 align=center valign=top><font face="Arial,Helvetica" color="#000000" size=2>10/1/2000</font></TD> <TD align=left valign=middle><font face="Arial,Helvetica" color="#000000" size=2>~Exempts EVs from state sales and use tax.</font></TD> </TR> <TR> <TD width=40 align=center valign=top><font face="Arial,Helvetica" color="#000000" size=2>GA</font></TD> <TD width=40 align=center valign=top><font face="Arial,Helvetica" color="#000000" size=2>H.B. 261</font></TD> <TD width=40 align=center valign=top><font face="Arial,Helvetica" color="#000000" size=2>6/1/2001</font></TD> <TD width=40 align=center valign=top><font face="Arial,Helvetica" color="#000000" size=2> </font></TD> <TD align=left valign=middle><font face="Arial,Helvetica" color="#000000" size=2>~Expands the current tax credits for individuals who purchase/lease: Low-emission vehicles - $2,500; Zero-emission vehicles - $5,000; Conversion vehicles - $2,500, not to exceed the cost of conversion; Purchase/lease of electric chargers by businesses - $2,500 per charger to all such vehicle/chargers registered in the state of Georgia.</font></TD> </TR> <TR> <TD width=40 align=center valign=top><font face="Arial,Helvetica" color="#000000" size=2>GA</font></TD> <TD width=40 align=center valign=top><font face="Arial,Helvetica" color="#000000" size=2>H.B. 801</font></TD> <TD width=40 align=center valign=top><font face="Arial,Helvetica" color="#000000" size=2>6/1/2001</font></TD> <TD width=40 align=center valign=top><font face="Arial,Helvetica" color="#000000" size=2> </font></TD> <TD align=left valign=middle><font face="Arial,Helvetica" color="#000000" size=2>~The bill expands an existing income tax credit to encourage individuals and businesses to make use of low-emission or electric vehicles. Effective 1/1/01, individual taxpayers will receive an income tax credit of $2,500 over three years for the purchase or lease of, or conversion to, such vehicles, increased from $1,500 under previous law. The $2,500 tax credit is extended to businesses for the purchase or lease of electric vehicle chargers. </font></TD> </TR> <TR> <TD width=40 align=center valign=top><font face="Arial,Helvetica" color="#000000" size=2>GA</font></TD> <TD width=40 align=center valign=top><font face="Arial,Helvetica" color="#000000" size=2>H.R.1161</font></TD> <TD width=40 align=center valign=top><font face="Arial,Helvetica" color="#000000" size=2>4/23/1998</font></TD> <TD width=40 align=center valign=top><font face="Arial,Helvetica" color="#000000" size=2> </font></TD> <TD align=left valign=middle><font face="Arial,Helvetica" color="#000000" size=2>~Provides for a $1,500 tax credit toward the purchase of an alternative fuel vehicle (including an EV) and/or cost to convert a vehicle to an alternative fuel. The legislation is effective immediately and does not include a sunset date.</font></TD> </TR> <TR> <TD width=40 align=center valign=top><font face="Arial,Helvetica" color="#000000" size=2>GA</font></TD> <TD width=40 align=center valign=top><font face="Arial,Helvetica" color="#000000" size=2>S.B. 116</font></TD> <TD width=40 align=center valign=top><font face="Arial,Helvetica" color="#000000" size=2>5/1/1997</font></TD> <TD width=40 align=center valign=top><font face="Arial,Helvetica" color="#000000" size=2> </font></TD> <TD align=left valign=middle><font face="Arial,Helvetica" color="#000000" size=2>~Designates use of HOV lanes by alternatively-fueled vehicles with only one occupant. EV owners to apply for a special $50 license plate that will allow access to HOV lanes at all times.</font></TD> </TR> <TR> <TD width=40 align=center valign=top><font face="Arial,Helvetica" color="#000000" size=2>HI</font></TD> <TD width=40 align=center valign=top><font face="Arial,Helvetica" color="#000000" size=2>S.B. 1435</font></TD> <TD width=40 align=center valign=top><font face="Arial,Helvetica" color="#000000" size=2>6/25/2001</font></TD> <TD width=40 align=center valign=top><font face="Arial,Helvetica" color="#000000" size=2> </font></TD> <TD align=left valign=middle><font face="Arial,Helvetica" color="#000000" size=2>~Establishes a hydrogen private-public partnership within the Department of Business, Economic Development and Tourism, with assistance from the Hawaii natural energy institute of the University of Hawaii. The measure appropriate unspecified funds intended to enhance hydrogen use.</font></TD> </TR> <TR> <TD width=40 align=center valign=top><font face="Arial,Helvetica" color="#000000" size=2>HI</font></TD> <TD width=40 align=center valign=top><font face="Arial,Helvetica" color="#000000" size=2>H.B. 1345</font></TD> <TD width=40 align=center valign=top><font face="Arial,Helvetica" color="#000000" size=2>5/24/2001</font></TD> <TD width=40 align=center valign=top><font face="Arial,Helvetica" color="#000000" size=2> </font></TD> <TD align=left valign=middle><font face="Arial,Helvetica" color="#000000" size=2>~Encourages the use of alternative fuels by adjusting the fuel tax to reflect the energy content of alternative fuels and reducing the fuel tax rate of alternative fuels for several years.</font></TD> </TR> <TR> <TD width=40 align=center valign=top><font face="Arial,Helvetica" color="#000000" size=2>HI</font></TD> <TD width=40 align=center valign=top><font face="Arial,Helvetica" color="#000000" size=2>S.B. 1160</font></TD> <TD width=40 align=center valign=top><font face="Arial,Helvetica" color="#000000" size=2>6/21/1997</font></TD> <TD width=40 align=center valign=top><font face="Arial,Helvetica" color="#000000" size=2>7/1/2002</font></TD> <TD align=left valign=middle><font face="Arial,Helvetica" color="#000000" size=2>~Exempts EVs from parking fees, high occupancy vehicle restrictions and waives registration and other fees. The DOT is to review the incentive program every two years to determine proper level of incentives for continuation of the program.</font></TD> </TR> <TR> <TD width=40 align=center valign=top><font face="Arial,Helvetica" color="#000000" size=2>HI</font></TD> <TD width=40 align=center valign=top><font face="Arial,Helvetica" color="#000000" size=2>Chapter 290</font></TD> <TD width=40 align=center valign=top><font face="Arial,Helvetica" color="#000000" size=2> </font></TD> <TD width=40 align=center valign=top><font face="Arial,Helvetica" color="#000000" size=2> </font></TD> <TD align=left valign=middle><font face="Arial,Helvetica" color="#000000" size=2>~Requires the state Department of Transportation to adopt rules for registration of EVs in the State and to establish and issue special license plates for these vehicles.</font></TD> </TR> <TR> <TD width=40 align=center valign=top><font face="Arial,Helvetica" color="#000000" size=2>IN</font></TD> <TD width=40 align=center valign=top><font face="Arial,Helvetica" color="#000000" size=2>Chapter 123</font></TD> <TD width=40 align=center valign=top><font face="Arial,Helvetica" color="#000000" size=2>3/1/2000</font></TD> <TD width=40 align=center valign=top><font face="Arial,Helvetica" color="#000000" size=2> </font></TD> <TD align=left valign=middle><font face="Arial,Helvetica" color="#000000" size=2>~Established a task force to study renewable transportation fuels.</font></TD> </TR> <TR> <TD width=40 align=center valign=top><font face="Arial,Helvetica" color="#000000" size=2>IA</font></TD> <TD width=40 align=center valign=top><font face="Arial,Helvetica" color="#000000" size=2>Chapter 253</font></TD> <TD width=40 align=center valign=top><font face="Arial,Helvetica" color="#000000" size=2> </font></TD> <TD width=40 align=center valign=top><font face="Arial,Helvetica" color="#000000" size=2> </font></TD> <TD align=left valign=middle><font face="Arial,Helvetica" color="#000000" size=2>~Requires a percentage of new state vehicles to be equipped to use alternative fuels; 5% beginning in 1/92; 10% beginning 1/94; ~AFVs may be financed under the Iowa Energy Bank Program which provides energy financing for public entities.</font></TD> </TR> <TR> <TD width=40 align=center valign=top><font face="Arial,Helvetica" color="#000000" size=2>KS</font></TD> <TD width=40 align=center valign=top><font face="Arial,Helvetica" color="#000000" size=2>H.B. 2641</font></TD> <TD width=40 align=center valign=top><font face="Arial,Helvetica" color="#000000" size=2>5/1/2000</font></TD> <TD width=40 align=center valign=top><font face="Arial,Helvetica" color="#000000" size=2> </font></TD> <TD align=left valign=middle><font face="Arial,Helvetica" color="#000000" size=2>~Prohibits the operation of low-speed vehicles on streets or highways with a posted speed limit greater than 40 mph. Defines a low-speed vehicle as any four-wheeled vehicle whose top-speed is compliance than 20 mph (but not greater than 25 mph) and is manufactured in compliance with the National Highway and Traffic Safety Administration standards for low speed vehicles. ~Defines an electric-assisted bicycle as a bicycle with two or three wheels, saddle, fully operative pedals for human propulsion, and an electric motor. The electric motor must have an output of no more than 1,000 watts, be incapable of independently reaching a speed greater than 20 mph on level ground, and be incapable of further increasing the speed of the electric bicycle when human power alone is used to propel the device beyond 20 mph.</font></TD> </TR> <TR> <TD width=40 align=center valign=top><font face="Arial,Helvetica" color="#000000" size=2>KS</font></TD> <TD width=40 align=center valign=top><font face="Arial,Helvetica" color="#000000" size=2>S.B. 45</font></TD> <TD width=40 align=center valign=top><font face="Arial,Helvetica" color="#000000" size=2>5/12/1999</font></TD> <TD width=40 align=center valign=top><font face="Arial,Helvetica" color="#000000" size=2> </font></TD> <TD align=left valign=middle><font face="Arial,Helvetica" color="#000000" size=2>~Provides residents an income tax credit on expenditures made to purchase AFVs (including EVs) and/or refueling infrastructure. The tax credit, which is based on the size of the AFV, phases down over time. Maximum credits are allowed for qualified vehicles in service until 1/1/04. Three tax credit categories are established: $3,000 for a motor vehicle with a gross vehicle weight (GVW) of less than 10,000 lbs; $5,000 for a motor vehicle with a GVW between 10,000-26,000 lbs; and a $50,000 credit for a heavy-duty motor vehicle with GVW greater than 26,000 lbs. ~Tax credits for EV infrastructure installation equal 50% of the total amount, up to $200,000 from 1996-2005, and 40% of the total, up to $160,000, from 2005 on. </font></TD> </TR> <TR> <TD width=40 align=center valign=top><font face="Arial,Helvetica" color="#000000" size=2>LA</font></TD> <TD width=40 align=center valign=top><font face="Arial,Helvetica" color="#000000" size=2>H.R. 3527</font></TD> <TD width=40 align=center valign=top><font face="Arial,Helvetica" color="#000000" size=2> </font></TD> <TD width=40 align=center valign=top><font face="Arial,Helvetica" color="#000000" size=2> </font></TD> <TD align=left valign=middle><font face="Arial,Helvetica" color="#000000" size=2>~20% tax credit for the differential (or conversion) cost for AFVs.</font></TD> </TR> <TR> <TD width=40 align=center valign=top><font face="Arial,Helvetica" color="#000000" size=2>ME</font></TD> <TD width=40 align=center valign=top><font face="Arial,Helvetica" color="#000000" size=2>H.B. 119</font></TD> <TD width=40 align=center valign=top><font face="Arial,Helvetica" color="#000000" size=2>5/16/2001</font></TD> <TD width=40 align=center valign=top><font face="Arial,Helvetica" color="#000000" size=2> </font></TD> <TD align=left valign=middle><font face="Arial,Helvetica" color="#000000" size=2>~Defines a golf cart as a motor vehicle that is originally designed and manufactured for operation on a golf course for sporting or recreational purposes and that is not capable of exceeding speeds of 20 miles per hour. ~For low speed vehicles or golf carts that operate on islands that have no public highways maintained or supported by the State, and annual registration fee of $4 is required. The municipality may collect an additional $4 fee annually to defray the cost of removing abandoned vehicles or golf carts. A low speed vehicle or golf cart may be operated on an island if allowed by the governing body, and they may be operated on a road or street where the posted speed limit is 35 miles per hour or less. Any person operating a low speed vehicle or golf cart on an island must possess a valid drivers license in any class/</font></TD> </TR> <TR> <TD width=40 align=center valign=top><font face="Arial,Helvetica" color="#000000" size=2>ME</font></TD> <TD width=40 align=center valign=top><font face="Arial,Helvetica" color="#000000" size=2>H.B. 1904</font></TD> <TD width=40 align=center valign=top><font face="Arial,Helvetica" color="#000000" size=2>4/10/2000</font></TD> <TD width=40 align=center valign=top><font face="Arial,Helvetica" color="#000000" size=2> </font></TD> <TD align=left valign=middle><font face="Arial,Helvetica" color="#000000" size=2>~Creates a new registration for low-speed vehicles. ~Defines a "low-speed vehicle" as a motor vehicle that cannot exceed 25mph nor be operated on a public way with a posted speed limit greater than 35 mph. ~Authorizes the operation of low-speed vehicles on public ways that have a posted speed limit of 35 mph of 35 mph or less. ~Allows municipalities to prohibit the operation of low-speed vehicles on any public way under its jurisdiction if the municipality determines that the prohibition of the low-speed vehicles is in the interest of safety.</font></TD> </TR> <TR> <TD width=40 align=center valign=top><font face="Arial,Helvetica" color="#000000" size=2>ME</font></TD> <TD width=40 align=center valign=top><font face="Arial,Helvetica" color="#000000" size=2>H.B. 1529</font></TD> <TD width=40 align=center valign=top><font face="Arial,Helvetica" color="#000000" size=2>4/12/2000</font></TD> <TD width=40 align=center valign=top><font face="Arial,Helvetica" color="#000000" size=2> </font></TD> <TD align=left valign=middle><font face="Arial,Helvetica" color="#000000" size=2>~Provides a one-time rebate, from $100 to $3,000 based on the cleanliness and efficiency of the vehicle, to residents who purchase "cleaner vehicles". ~Cleaner vehicles are defined as a car or light-duty truck that is no older than a 2nd year of model and meets the target criteria set annually by the board for LEV certification and efficiency ratings.</font></TD> </TR> <TR> <TD width=40 align=center valign=top><font face="Arial,Helvetica" color="#000000" size=2>ME</font></TD> <TD width=40 align=center valign=top><font face="Arial,Helvetica" color="#000000" size=2>Chapter 500</font></TD> <TD width=40 align=center valign=top><font face="Arial,Helvetica" color="#000000" size=2>6/1/1997</font></TD> <TD width=40 align=center valign=top><font face="Arial,Helvetica" color="#000000" size=2> </font></TD> <TD align=left valign=middle><font face="Arial,Helvetica" color="#000000" size=2>~Exempts AFVs from some taxes and parking and registration fees. ~Directs establishment of programs entitling utilities to recover costs if they provide AFV programs to their customers. ~Prohibits insurers from assessing an unsupported surcharge on a motor vehicle insurance policy. ~Establishes a program to guarantee loans made to operators of vehicle fleets and businesses in order to establish AFV support and maintenance facilities.</font></TD> </TR> <TR> <TD width=40 align=center valign=top><font face="Arial,Helvetica" color="#000000" size=2>ME</font></TD> <TD width=40 align=center valign=top><font face="Arial,Helvetica" color="#000000" size=2>Chapter 127</font></TD> <TD width=40 align=center valign=top><font face="Arial,Helvetica" color="#000000" size=2>2/1/1993</font></TD> <TD width=40 align=center valign=top><font face="Arial,Helvetica" color="#000000" size=2> </font></TD> <TD align=left valign=middle><font face="Arial,Helvetica" color="#000000" size=2>~Adopts California LEV program.</font></TD> </TR> <TR> <TD width=40 align=center valign=top><font face="Arial,Helvetica" color="#000000" size=2>MD</font></TD> <TD width=40 align=center valign=top><font face="Arial,Helvetica" color="#000000" size=2>H.B. 20</font></TD> <TD width=40 align=center valign=top><font face="Arial,Helvetica" color="#000000" size=2>5/11/2000</font></TD> <TD width=40 align=center valign=top><font face="Arial,Helvetica" color="#000000" size=2> </font></TD> <TD align=left valign=middle><font face="Arial,Helvetica" color="#000000" size=2>~Provides a tax credit, equal to 100% of the imported excise tax, for qualified EVs that are registered in the State of Maryland and titled before 7/1/04. Tax credit may not exceed $2,000. ~Provides tax credit from $250 to $1,000 for qualified hybrid electric vehicles, based on their energy efficiency. ~Provides an additional tax credit from $125 to $500 depending on the amount of regenerative braking employed by the vehicle.</font></TD> </TR> <TR> <TD width=40 align=center valign=top><font face="Arial,Helvetica" color="#000000" size=2>MD</font></TD> <TD width=40 align=center valign=top><font face="Arial,Helvetica" color="#000000" size=2>H.B. 705</font></TD> <TD width=40 align=center valign=top><font face="Arial,Helvetica" color="#000000" size=2>5/1/1998</font></TD> <TD width=40 align=center valign=top><font face="Arial,Helvetica" color="#000000" size=2> </font></TD> <TD align=left valign=middle><font face="Arial,Helvetica" color="#000000" size=2>~Amends Chapter 124 to extend the tax credit against the public service corporate franchise tax and the state income tax for the costs of electric vehicles and related property from 6/30/98 to 6/30/01.</font></TD> </TR> <TR> <TD width=40 align=center valign=top><font face="Arial,Helvetica" color="#000000" size=2>MA</font></TD> <TD width=40 align=center valign=top><font face="Arial,Helvetica" color="#000000" size=2>E.O. 388</font></TD> <TD width=40 align=center valign=top><font face="Arial,Helvetica" color="#000000" size=2>6/1/1996</font></TD> <TD width=40 align=center valign=top><font face="Arial,Helvetica" color="#000000" size=2> </font></TD> <TD align=left valign=middle><font face="Arial,Helvetica" color="#000000" size=2>~Executive Order issued to accelerate the purchase of alternative fuel vehicles for the State fleet. The order requires that 10% of vehicle purchases in FY 97 must be AFVs. ~Percentage is increased annually to 75% of purchases in FY 01 and beyond. ~In FY 98 and FY 99, at least 5% of purchases must be zero emission vehicles. ~In FY 00 and FY 01, at least 10% of purchases must be zero emission vehicles.</font></TD> </TR> <TR> <TD width=40 align=center valign=top><font face="Arial,Helvetica" color="#000000" size=2>MI</font></TD> <TD width=40 align=center valign=top><font face="Arial,Helvetica" color="#000000" size=2>H.B. 5443</font></TD> <TD width=40 align=center valign=top><font face="Arial,Helvetica" color="#000000" size=2>6/6/2000</font></TD> <TD width=40 align=center valign=top><font face="Arial,Helvetica" color="#000000" size=2> </font></TD> <TD align=left valign=middle><font face="Arial,Helvetica" color="#000000" size=2>~Provides tax credits each year for eligible, qualified high-technology businesses. High technology activity is defined to include advanced vehicle technologies such as electric drive technologies, as well as electric and hybrid vehicles. To be eligible for the tax credit, a participating high technology business must agree initially to create at least five new jobs and then to add 25 new jobs within five years after the date of agreement. $5 million is available for this program.</font></TD> </TR> <TR> <TD width=40 align=center valign=top><font face="Arial,Helvetica" color="#000000" size=2>MI</font></TD> <TD width=40 align=center valign=top><font face="Arial,Helvetica" color="#000000" size=2>S.B. 857</font></TD> <TD width=40 align=center valign=top><font face="Arial,Helvetica" color="#000000" size=2>5/1/2000</font></TD> <TD width=40 align=center valign=top><font face="Arial,Helvetica" color="#000000" size=2> </font></TD> <TD align=left valign=middle><font face="Arial,Helvetica" color="#000000" size=2>~Prohibits a low-speed vehicle from operating at a speed greater than 25 mph and prohibits its operation on a highway, road or street with a posted speed limit over 35 mph. ~Includes low-speed vehicles in Michigan's Vehicle Code provisions that prescribe the conditions for operating a bicycle or moped. ~Defines a "low-speed vehicle" as an electrically powered vehicle with the capacity of up to four persons, weighing up to 1,800 lbs, and equipped with all of the following: headlamps; front and rear turn signal lamps; tail lamps; stop lamps; reflex reflectors with red on each side as far to the rear as practicable, and one red on the rear; an exterior mirror mounted on the driver's side of the vehicle and either an exterior mirror mounted on the passenger's side of the vehicle or an interior mirror; a parking brake; a windshield that meets standards prescribed in the Code; a vehicle identification number, and a seat belt assembly conforming to the Code's requirements installed at each designated seating position.</font></TD> </TR> <TR> <TD width=40 align=center valign=top><font face="Arial,Helvetica" color="#000000" size=2>MN</font></TD> <TD width=40 align=center valign=top><font face="Arial,Helvetica" color="#000000" size=2>S.B. 371</font></TD> <TD width=40 align=center valign=top><font face="Arial,Helvetica" color="#000000" size=2>6/1/1995</font></TD> <TD width=40 align=center valign=top><font face="Arial,Helvetica" color="#000000" size=2> </font></TD> <TD align=left valign=middle><font face="Arial,Helvetica" color="#000000" size=2>~Provides $250,000 for the Commission of Transportation to test and install an electric-powered road demonstration system with high occupancy vehicles, shuttles or buses under the "Saints Road Project" in St. Cloud, MN.</font></TD> </TR> <TR> <TD width=40 align=center valign=top><font face="Arial,Helvetica" color="#000000" size=2>MN</font></TD> <TD width=40 align=center valign=top><font face="Arial,Helvetica" color="#000000" size=2>H.R. 3230</font></TD> <TD width=40 align=center valign=top><font face="Arial,Helvetica" color="#000000" size=2>5/1/1994</font></TD> <TD width=40 align=center valign=top><font face="Arial,Helvetica" color="#000000" size=2> </font></TD> <TD align=left valign=middle><font face="Arial,Helvetica" color="#000000" size=2>An omnibus transportation bill that: ~Requires a study of electric vehicle transportation technology. ~Appropriates funds to study road-powered electric vehicle technology and high-speed rail under the Saints Road Project. ~Requires the Commissioner to study specific airport electrification issues the cost of electric light rail transportation.</font></TD> </TR> <TR> <TD width=40 align=center valign=top><font face="Arial,Helvetica" color="#000000" size=2>MN</font></TD> <TD width=40 align=center valign=top><font face="Arial,Helvetica" color="#000000" size=2>H.R. 3029</font></TD> <TD width=40 align=center valign=top><font face="Arial,Helvetica" color="#000000" size=2>5/1/1994</font></TD> <TD width=40 align=center valign=top><font face="Arial,Helvetica" color="#000000" size=2> </font></TD> <TD align=left valign=middle><font face="Arial,Helvetica" color="#000000" size=2>~Requires annual permits for AFVs. Cost permit: $141-$420 per vehicle (according to vehicle weight).</font></TD> </TR> <TR> <TD width=40 align=center valign=top><font face="Arial,Helvetica" color="#000000" size=2>MN</font></TD> <TD width=40 align=center valign=top><font face="Arial,Helvetica" color="#000000" size=2>Chapter 254</font></TD> <TD width=40 align=center valign=top><font face="Arial,Helvetica" color="#000000" size=2>5/1/1993</font></TD> <TD width=40 align=center valign=top><font face="Arial,Helvetica" color="#000000" size=2> </font></TD> <TD align=left valign=middle><font face="Arial,Helvetica" color="#000000" size=2>~Requires the Public Utilities Commission to develop alternative fuels infrastructure.</font></TD> </TR> <TR> <TD width=40 align=center valign=top><font face="Arial,Helvetica" color="#000000" size=2>MT</font></TD> <TD width=40 align=center valign=top><font face="Arial,Helvetica" color="#000000" size=2>Chapter 414</font></TD> <TD width=40 align=center valign=top><font face="Arial,Helvetica" color="#000000" size=2>7/1/1991</font></TD> <TD width=40 align=center valign=top><font face="Arial,Helvetica" color="#000000" size=2> </font></TD> <TD align=left valign=middle><font face="Arial,Helvetica" color="#000000" size=2>~Establishes a timetable for the conversion of government fleets consisting of 15 or more vehicles: 10% by 7/96; 30% by 7/98; and 50% by 2000.</font></TD> </TR> <TR> <TD width=40 align=center valign=top><font face="Arial,Helvetica" color="#000000" size=2>MT</font></TD> <TD width=40 align=center valign=top><font face="Arial,Helvetica" color="#000000" size=2>S.B. 251</font></TD> <TD width=40 align=center valign=top><font face="Arial,Helvetica" color="#000000" size=2>3/1/1995</font></TD> <TD width=40 align=center valign=top><font face="Arial,Helvetica" color="#000000" size=2> </font></TD> <TD align=left valign=middle><font face="Arial,Helvetica" color="#000000" size=2>~Establishes a transportation energy policy and an alternative fuels policy as well as implementation guidelines.</font></TD> </TR> <TR> <TD width=40 align=center valign=top><font face="Arial,Helvetica" color="#000000" size=2>NE</font></TD> <TD width=40 align=center valign=top><font face="Arial,Helvetica" color="#000000" size=2>L.B. 1160</font></TD> <TD width=40 align=center valign=top><font face="Arial,Helvetica" color="#000000" size=2>4/1/1994</font></TD> <TD width=40 align=center valign=top><font face="Arial,Helvetica" color="#000000" size=2> </font></TD> <TD align=left valign=middle><font face="Arial,Helvetica" color="#000000" size=2>~Requires AFV operators to purchase an alternative fuel user permit annually to pay for the estimated fuel use tax liability. Cost of tax: Based upon the type of vehicle, average "miles per gallon," and average Nebraska motor fuel tax rate. $1,000 penalty for operating an AFV without a permit.</font></TD> </TR> <TR> <TD width=40 align=center valign=top><font face="Arial,Helvetica" color="#000000" size=2>NV</font></TD> <TD width=40 align=center valign=top><font face="Arial,Helvetica" color="#000000" size=2>S.B. 565</font></TD> <TD width=40 align=center valign=top><font face="Arial,Helvetica" color="#000000" size=2> </font></TD> <TD width=40 align=center valign=top><font face="Arial,Helvetica" color="#000000" size=2> </font></TD> <TD align=left valign=middle><font face="Arial,Helvetica" color="#000000" size=2>~Requires the Director of the Business and Industry Department to prepare a State plan for the development and use of AFVs in certain counties.</font></TD> </TR> <TR> <TD width=40 align=center valign=top><font face="Arial,Helvetica" color="#000000" size=2>NH</font></TD> <TD width=40 align=center valign=top><font face="Arial,Helvetica" color="#000000" size=2>H.B. 443</font></TD> <TD width=40 align=center valign=top><font face="Arial,Helvetica" color="#000000" size=2>6/27/01</font></TD> <TD width=40 align=center valign=top><font face="Arial,Helvetica" color="#000000" size=2> </font></TD> <TD align=left valign=middle><font face="Arial,Helvetica" color="#000000" size=2>~Requires the Governor's Office of Energy and Community Services, in consultation with the Public Utilities Commission and other state agencies, to prepare a state energy plan covering a 10-year period. The legislation authorizes up to $100,000 to be provided by jurisdictional electric distribution utilities, to complete the plan.</font></TD> </TR> <TR> <TD width=40 align=center valign=top><font face="Arial,Helvetica" color="#000000" size=2>NH</font></TD> <TD width=40 align=center valign=top><font face="Arial,Helvetica" color="#000000" size=2>Chapter 263</font></TD> <TD width=40 align=center valign=top><font face="Arial,Helvetica" color="#000000" size=2>6/1/1994</font></TD> <TD width=40 align=center valign=top><font face="Arial,Helvetica" color="#000000" size=2> </font></TD> <TD align=left valign=middle><font face="Arial,Helvetica" color="#000000" size=2>~Excludes electricity sold for vehicles from the state franchise tax.</font></TD> </TR> <TR> <TD width=40 align=center valign=top><font face="Arial,Helvetica" color="#000000" size=2>NJ</font></TD> <TD width=40 align=center valign=top><font face="Arial,Helvetica" color="#000000" size=2>S.B. 16 H.B. 2586</font></TD> <TD width=40 align=center valign=top><font face="Arial,Helvetica" color="#000000" size=2>6/29/2000</font></TD> <TD width=40 align=center valign=top><font face="Arial,Helvetica" color="#000000" size=2> </font></TD> <TD align=left valign=middle><font face="Arial,Helvetica" color="#000000" size=2>~Bill directs the DOT and NJ Transit Corporation to prepare a five-year Capital Investment Strategy that outlines a preliminary timetable for the replacement of the current diesel bus fleet with a fleet of buses that have reduced emissions. (New Jersey Transit may consider cooperative efforts to develop "clean buses" as part of its strategy.) ~Beginning July 1, 2007, and each fiscal year thereafter, all buses purchased by the New Jersey Transit Corporation shall be buses with improved pollution controls or buses powered by a fuel other than conventional diesel (e.g., compressed natural gas vehicles; hybrid vehicles; fuel