The bill proposes the repeal of the Electric Vehicle Infrastructure Grant Program and the Electric Vehicle Infrastructure Fund in the state of Arkansas. Specifically, it removes Arkansas Code 15-10-101, which established the grant program administered by the Secretary of the Department of Energy and Environment, responsible for awarding grants for the construction and installation of electric vehicle charging facilities. Additionally, it repeals Arkansas Code 19-5-1273, which created a fund to support the program, detailing its sources of revenue and intended use.
By eliminating these provisions, the bill effectively discontinues state support for the infrastructure necessary for electric vehicles, including the associated funding mechanisms. This legislative change reflects a significant shift in the state's approach to electric vehicle infrastructure development.