The bill aims to revise laws related to public charging stations for electric vehicles in Montana, specifically addressing tax provisions and electric meter requirements. Key changes include the elimination of a previously proposed reduction in electric vehicle registration fees and the introduction of a tax of 3 cents per kilowatt hour on electricity delivered to public charging stations. The bill also mandates that all public charging stations must have a separate electric meter installed to measure the electricity delivered, with the owner responsible for the installation costs.

Additionally, the bill clarifies definitions related to charging stations and operators, and it requires public charging stations to disclose their rates for electric power at the site. It establishes a registration requirement for public charging stations with the Department of Transportation, including specific information that must be provided by the owner. The tax collected from public charging stations will be remitted to the Department of Transportation, and the bill specifies that these taxes are exempt from review by the public service commission. The act is set to take effect on July 1, 2025.

Statutes affected:
LC Text: 15-70-801, 15-70-802, 15-70-803, 15-70-804, 15-70-805
SB0228_1(1): 15-70-801, 15-70-802, 15-70-803, 15-70-804, 15-70-805
SB0228_1(2): 15-70-801, 15-70-802, 15-70-803, 15-70-804, 15-70-805
SB0228_1(3): 15-70-801, 15-70-802, 15-70-803, 15-70-804, 15-70-805
SB0228_1(4): 15-70-801, 15-70-802, 15-70-803, 15-70-804, 15-70-805
SB0228_1(5): 15-70-801, 15-70-802, 15-70-803, 15-70-804, 15-70-805
SB0228_1(6): 15-70-801, 15-70-802, 15-70-803, 15-70-804, 15-70-805
SB0228_1: 15-70-801, 15-70-802, 15-70-803, 15-70-804, 15-70-805
SB0228_2(1): 15-70-801, 15-70-802, 15-70-803, 15-70-804, 15-70-805
SB0228_2(2): 15-70-801, 15-70-802, 15-70-803, 15-70-804, 15-70-805
SB0228_2(3): 15-70-801, 15-70-802, 15-70-803, 15-70-804, 15-70-805
SB0228_2(4): 15-70-801, 15-70-802, 15-70-803, 15-70-804, 15-70-805
SB0228_2(5): 15-70-801, 15-70-802, 15-70-803, 15-70-804, 15-70-805
SB0228_2(6): 15-70-801, 15-70-802, 15-70-803, 15-70-804, 15-70-805
SB0228_2(7): 15-70-801, 15-70-802, 15-70-803, 15-70-804, 15-70-805
SB0228_2(8): 15-70-801, 15-70-802, 15-70-803, 15-70-804, 15-70-805
SB0228_2(9): 15-70-801, 15-70-802, 15-70-803, 15-70-804, 15-70-805
SB0228_2: 15-70-801, 15-70-802, 15-70-803, 15-70-804, 15-70-805