The bill S. 636 proposes amendments to Section 56-3-645 of the South Carolina Code of Laws, which pertains to road use fees for vehicles powered by alternative fuels, including electricity and hydrogen. The key changes include an increase in the biennial road use fees: for vehicles powered exclusively by alternative fuels, the fee will rise from $100 to $200, and for hybrid vehicles that use a combination of motor fuel and alternative fuels, the fee will increase from $60 to $100.

Additionally, the bill stipulates that all fees collected under this section will be credited to the Infrastructure Maintenance Trust Fund, and the Department of Motor Vehicles is tasked with collecting these fees at the time of vehicle titling or registration. The act will take effect upon approval by the Governor.

Statutes affected:
05/01/2025: 56-3-645
Latest Version: 56-3-645