Vote Smart's Synopsis:

Vote to pass a bill that establishes exemptions for electric vehicle charging stations from public utility regulations.

Highlights:

• Defines terms related to EV vehicle charging and other purposes (Sec. 1). 

• Specifies that no state agency may own or operate an EV vehicle charger unless it is used solely by state owned or operated vehicles (Sec. 1). 

• Specifies that local governments in Wisconsin may own and operate an EV vehicle charging station if its level 1 and level 3 chargers are available for free (Sec. 3). 

• Specifies that local governments may contract with electricity providers to allow for EV station power (Sec. 3). 

• Specifies that the same applies to municipal utility operators but may charge a fee for operation (Sec. 3). 

• Specifies that the no tax revenue may subsidize the operation of EV vehicle charging stations (Sec. 3). 

• Specifies that an individual may not use power from an EV charging station for any other purpose then chagrin an EV vehicle (Sec. 6). 

• Specifies that there shall be an excise tax on usage of an EV charging station of 3 cents per KPH (Sec. 6).

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