Establishing rebate for registration fees for hybrid vehicles

SB 233 provides a $100 annual rebate for owners of hybrid vehicles (those using both electricity and petrochemical fuels) by refunding the $100 registration fee they pay each year. The rebate begins July 1, 2025, and applies to the specific $100 fee established for hybrid vehicles under the existing registration fee structure. This policy directly affects hybrid vehicle owners in West Virginia by reducing their annual registration costs. The bill amends West Virginia Code §17A-10-3c to implement this refund mechanism, which is separate from fees for hydrogen, natural gas, or fully electric vehicles.