This bill allows towns to establish revolving funds specifically for the installation and maintenance of electric vehicle charging stations. It also introduces a prohibition against stopping, standing, or parking in designated electric vehicle parking spaces by any vehicle that is not an emergency vehicle. The bill amends existing laws to include new provisions regarding electric vehicle parking, ensuring that these spaces are clearly marked and reserved for vehicles that are actively charging.

Key changes in the bill include the insertion of a new subparagraph in RSA 31:95-h, I, which allows for the creation of revolving funds for electric vehicle charging stations, and the addition of a new subparagraph in RSA 265:69, I, that outlines the penalties for parking violations in designated electric vehicle spaces. Specifically, violators will face a minimum fine of $62, with 20 percent of the fine payable to the local municipality. Additionally, the bill updates the numbering of existing subparagraphs to accommodate these changes. The act is set to take effect 60 days after its passage and is projected to have a minimal fiscal impact of less than $10,000 annually for the years 2025 through 2028.

Statutes affected:
Introduced: 31:95-h, 265:69, 265:69-a