The bill revises existing laws concerning public charging stations for electric vehicles in Montana, focusing on tax provisions, electric meter requirements, and definitions related to charging stations. Key amendments include the definition of a "charging station" to clarify that it must have a rated capacity greater than 25 kilowatts and is not installed at a residence. The bill also establishes that all public charging stations must have a separate electric meter installed to measure electricity delivered, and it mandates that the tax on electricity delivered to these stations is set at 3 cents per kilowatt hour, effective July 1, 2025.

Additionally, the bill eliminates the previously proposed reduction of electric vehicle registration fees and clarifies the responsibilities of charging station operators, including the requirement to disclose rates for electric power at the charging site. The public utility is tasked with collecting the tax and remitting it to the Department of Transportation, with specific provisions for billing and tax collection outlined. The effective date for these changes is set for 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(10): 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
SB0228_3: 15-70-801, 15-70-802, 15-70-803, 15-70-804, 15-70-805
SB0228_X(1): 15-70-801, 15-70-802, 15-70-803, 15-70-804, 15-70-805
SB0228_X(2): 15-70-801, 15-70-802, 15-70-803, 15-70-804, 15-70-805
SB0228_X(3): 15-70-801, 15-70-802, 15-70-803, 15-70-804, 15-70-805
SB0228_X(4): 15-70-801, 15-70-802, 15-70-803, 15-70-804, 15-70-805
SB0228_X(5): 15-70-801, 15-70-802, 15-70-803, 15-70-804, 15-70-805
SB0228_X: 15-70-801, 15-70-802, 15-70-803, 15-70-804, 15-70-805