An Act To Implement A Surcharge On Electric Vehicle Registration
This bill imposes a $250 annual surcharge on owners of electric vehicles (defined as fully electric or hydrogen fuel cell vehicles) in Maine. The fee must be paid yearly (or in two installments) when registering the vehicle. All collected funds are directed to the Highway Fund, which supports road maintenance and infrastructure projects. This requirement applies specifically to electric vehicle owners and does not affect other vehicle types.
Bill status
failed
1 of 4 stages cleared
Introduction
Feb 2025
Committee Review
Floor Vote
Governor
Introduced Feb 20, 2025
Last action May 20, 2025
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Total actions
7
Key actions
1
Committee
2
May 13, 2025
Legislature · Passed
Reported Out - ONTP
legislature
Feb 20, 2025
Committee
The Bill was REFERRED to the Committee on TRANSPORTATION pursuant to Joint Rule 308.2 and ordered printed pursuant to Joint Rule 401.
lower
1 primary · 6 co-sponsors
Sponsors
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