The bill establishes an advisory committee focused on addressing property crimes related to electric vehicle charger infrastructure in Washington State. This committee will operate under the interagency electric vehicle coordinating council and will include representatives from various sectors, such as law enforcement, the electric vehicle services industry, local government, and community advocacy groups. The committee's responsibilities include providing guidance on reducing electric vehicle charger property crime, responding to legislative inquiries, and reporting its findings and recommendations in the council's annual report. The committee is required to meet regularly and will be active until its expiration date of July 1, 2027.

Additionally, the bill amends RCW 42.56.270 to include new provisions regarding the confidentiality of proprietary information related to electric vehicle charger infrastructure. Specifically, it adds a clause that protects proprietary information identified by private sector entities and provided to the Department of Commerce under the new section of this act from public disclosure. This amendment aims to safeguard sensitive information while promoting the development and security of electric vehicle charging infrastructure in the state.

Statutes affected:
Engrossed Bill: 42.56.270