Bill Text - SB447 (2022)

Establishing the electric vehicle and infrastructure fund.


Revision: Feb. 10, 2022, 8:55 a.m.

Senate Transportation

February 8, 2022

2022-0606s

12/05

 

 

Amendment to SB 447-FN

 

Amend RSA 236:135, I as inserted by section 3 of the bill by replacing it with the following:

 

I.  There is established in the state treasury the electric vehicle and infrastructure fund.  The fund shall be kept separate and distinct from all other funds and shall be continually appropriated to the commissioner of the department of transportation for the purposes of this section.   Any general funds expended from the electric vehicle and infrastructure fund must be authorized by the legislature.  In addition to state appropriations, the commissioner may accept gifts, grants, and donations for deposit into the fund, which shall be a dedicated, nonlapsing fund.

 

Amend RSA 236:135, II(b) as inserted by section 3 of the bill by replacing it with the following:

 

(b)  Construction of electric vehicle charging infrastructure on commercial private property in New Hampshire, as the department of transportation works with private entities to construct the infrastructure, utilizing plans developed by the department of transportation, the department of environmental services, the New Hampshire transportation council, and Drive Electric NH.