LRB-1726/P2
EVM:amn&klm
2021 - 2022 LEGISLATURE
DOA:......Aslesen, BB0556 - Electric vehicle infrastructure capital program
For 2021-2023 Budget -- Not Ready For Introduction
An Act ...; relating to: the budget.
Analysis by the Legislative Reference Bureau
transportation
Highways
Electric vehicle infrastructure program
This bill establishes an electric vehicle infrastructure program within DOT. Under the program, DOT provides funding for electric vehicle infrastructure projects. DOT, in consultation with DOA, determines appropriate locations for such projects. This bill also authorizes the issuance of $5,000,000 in public debt for the purpose of funding projects under this program.
For further information see the state fiscal estimate, which will be printed as an appendix to this bill.
The people of the state of Wisconsin, represented in senate and assembly, do enact as follows:
Section 1
. 20.866 (2) (usd) of the statutes is created to read:
20.866 (2) (usd) Transportation, electric vehicle infrastructure. From the capital improvement fund, a sum sufficient for the department of transportation to fund projects under the electric vehicle infrastructure program under s. 85.53. The state may contract public debt in an amount not to exceed $5,000,000 for this purpose.
Section 2
. 85.53 of the statutes is created to read:
85.53 Electric vehicle infrastructure program. (1) The legislature finds and determines that the use of electric vehicles benefits all residents of the state. The legislature further finds and determines that current infrastructure supporting the use of electric vehicles in Wisconsin is insufficient and that the funding of projects authorized under this section is therefore a valid governmental function serving a proper public purpose. The legislature finds that private capital and local government financial and technical resources are unable to fully meet the transportation and infrastructure needs of the state. It is the intent of this section to promote the public good by improving the accessibility of the state for electric vehicles.
(2) The department shall develop and administer an electric vehicle infrastructure program.
(3) From the appropriation under s. 20.866 (2) (usd), the department shall provide funding for electric vehicle infrastructure projects. The department, in consultation with the department of administration, shall determine appropriate locations for electric vehicle infrastructure projects under this section.
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