AN ACT ENSURING THE EQUITABLE INSTALLATION OF ELECTRIC VEHICLE CHARGING STATIONS.

SB 279 requires the state Commissioner of Transportation to distribute all state or federal funds for electric vehicle (EV) charging stations in a way that ensures rural areas receive an adequate number of stations. The bill specifically aims to address current disparities by mandating equitable funding allocation, rather than concentrating installations in urban areas. This policy change directly affects rural communities by prioritizing their access to EV charging infrastructure through state and federal funding mechanisms.