Electric Vehicle Rural Infrastructure Program and Fund; established and created.
Summary
Electric Vehicle Rural Infrastructure Program and Fund created. Creates the Electric Vehicle Rural Infrastructure Program and Fund to assist private developers with non-utility costs associated with the installation of electric vehicle charging stations (i) in certain localities; (ii) on eligible public land, as defined in the bill; or (iii) within one mile of the boundary of eligible public land. The bill provides that a private developer may apply for a grant in an amount equal to 70 percent of the private developer's non-utility costs for the installation of such public electric vehicle charging stations. The awarding of a grant under the Program is conditional upon an agreement with the applicant that any cost of a project not funded by a grant awarded by the Program be funded by non-federal funds. The bill directs the Department of Energy to establish guidelines for the administration of the Program, including guidelines related to the application for and award of grants. The bill has an expiration date of July 1, 2031.
Bill status
in committee
1 of 4 stages cleared
Introduction
Jan 2026
Committee Review
Floor Vote
Governor
Introduced Jan 11, 2026
Last action Feb 6, 2026
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Total actions
10
Key actions
3
Committee
6
Feb 4, 2026
Lower · Passed
Subcommittee recommends continuing to (Voice Vote)
lower
Jan 23, 2026
Committee
Assigned HAPP sub: Commerce Agriculture & Natural Resources
lower
Jan 22, 2026
Lower · Passed
Reported from Labor and Commerce and referred to Appropriations (15-Y 5-N)
lower
Jan 20, 2026
Lower · Passed
Subcommittee recommends reporting and referring to Appropriations (6-Y 3-N)
lower
Jan 19, 2026
Committee
Assigned HCL sub: Subcommittee #3
lower
Jan 11, 2026
Committee
Referred to Committee on Labor and Commerce
lower
1 primary · 1 co-sponsor
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