The proposed bill, General Assembly Proposed Bill No. 5013, aims to amend current statutes by establishing a registration fee specifically for electric vehicles and plug-in hybrid electric vehicles. Additionally, it introduces a per-kilowatt-hour tax on electricity purchased at public electric vehicle charging stations. This initiative is designed to generate revenue that will be directed into the Special Transportation Fund.

The bill emphasizes the importance of creating a financial framework to support the growing use of electric vehicles, while also ensuring that the infrastructure for charging these vehicles is adequately funded. The revenue generated from both the registration fee and the electricity tax will be crucial for maintaining and improving transportation services related to electric vehicle usage.