The proposed bill HB2884 establishes a new Zero-emission Vehicle Program within the Arizona Department of Environmental Quality (ADEQ), which will provide rebates to individuals who purchase zero-emission vehicles. Key responsibilities for the ADEQ Director include creating rules for the program, defining qualifying vehicle designs, and establishing application procedures. The bill also creates a Zero-emission Vehicle Fund, funded through various sources, including legislative appropriations and transfers from the Waste Tire Fund, which will now allow up to 9% of its funds to be allocated to the new program.

Significant changes from current law include the introduction of the rebate program specifically for zero-emission vehicles and the establishment of the Zero-emission Vehicle Fund. The definition of a zero-emission vehicle is expanded to include heavier vehicles, increasing the weight limit from 1,400 pounds to 8,500 pounds. Additionally, the bill removes the requirement for determining a county's population based on the most recent U.S. census for waste tire program establishment and clarifies fund allocations for environmental quality monitoring and tire fire cleanup expenses.

Statutes affected:
Introduced Version: 44-1305, 49-574, 49-575, 35-190, 49-881