BILL · 2017–18 SESSION

HB 2549: Alt fuel vehicle tax exempt

Expanding the alternative fuel vehicle sales and use tax exemption.

Summary

Expands the retail sales and use tax exemption to apply to vehicles that use at least one method of propulsion that is capable of being reenergized by an external source of electricity and that are capable of traveling at least 20 miles (rather than the current 30 miles) using only battery power.
Extends the retail sales and use tax exemption for clean alternative fuel vehicles by modifying the timing for early termination of it to occur after 12,500 qualifying vehicles are titled in the state (rather than when 7,500 qualifying vehicles are titled in the state).

From the House Bill Analysis 2018 (HB 2549), written by the Legislature's nonpartisan staff. Read the full report ↗

Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee

AN ACT Relating to expanding the alternative fuel vehicle sales and use tax exemption;

No recorded floor votes. This measure never reached a floor vote.

Jan 10, 2018First reading, referred to Transportation (Not Officially read and referred until adoption of Introduction report).

Bill numbers restart every two years, so the same number is a different bill in each session.

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HB 2549 (2015–16) Permitting of conveyances · Did not pass · died in committee
HB 2549 (2013–14) Police car, attempt to elude · Did not pass · stalled on the House floor
HB 2549 (2011–12) Invasive species bounties · Did not pass · died in committee
HB 2549 (2009–10) Firefighting services · Did not pass · stalled on the House floor
HB 2549 (2007–08) Patient-centered care · Enacted · Chapter 295, Laws of 2008
HB 2549 (2005–06) Voter secrecy · Did not pass · died in committee