HB 2515: Transp. electrification

Summary

• Requires the Washington State Transportation Commission (Commission) to adopt rules, on or before January 1, 2024, that require all model year 2030 or later passenger and light-duty vehicles sold or registered in Washington to be electric vehicles, and to develop a scoping plan by September 1, 2021, for these rules.
• Prohibits the Department of Licensing from registering vehicles that are not in compliance with these rules for model year 2030 or later passenger and light-duty vehicles.
• Requires the Commission to consult with state agencies with jurisdiction over passenger and light-duty vehicles and clean air agencies in developing its scoping plan for these rules, and to convene a Community Advisory Committee to advise its scoping plan development and rulemaking process.
• Mandates that the Commission appoint an Economic and Technology Advancement Advisory Committee to advise it on activities that will facilitate investment in and implementation of technological research and development opportunities.

From the House Bill Analysis 2020 (HB 2515), written by the Legislature's nonpartisan staff. Read the full report ↗