The bill mandates the installation of electric vehicle charging stations in the parking facility beneath the building housing the New Mexico legislature. Specifically, it requires that by December 31, 2026, at least forty-three percent of the vehicle parking spaces in this facility be equipped with charging stations. This initiative aims to promote the use of electric vehicles and enhance the infrastructure necessary to support them.
Additionally, the bill defines key terms related to electric vehicles and charging stations. An "electric vehicle" is described as a motor vehicle powered by electricity stored in a rechargeable battery, while an "electric vehicle charging station" is defined as a facility that transfers electricity to such vehicles from an external source. This new section is added to Chapter 2, Article 3 of the New Mexico Statutes Annotated (NMSA) 1978.