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 these vehicles. Specifically, the fee for vehicles powered exclusively by alternative fuels will rise from $100 to $200, while the fee for hybrid vehicles, which use a combination of motor fuel and alternative fuels, will increase from $60 to $100.

Additionally, the bill stipulates that all fees collected under this section will be allocated 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 receiving approval from the Governor.

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