The bill amends RCW 43.01.250 to enhance the state's support for electric vehicle (EV) charging at state facilities. It removes previous language that emphasized the state's interest in promoting electric vehicles for environmental benefits and clarifies that the state may purchase power to recharge publicly owned plug-in electric vehicles used for state business. Additionally, the bill introduces provisions allowing the state to provide charging locations for privately owned electric vehicles, where users can purchase power from the state.

Furthermore, the bill stipulates that any fees collected from these charging services must be deposited into the motor vehicle fund. It also empowers the director of the department of enterprise services to report to the governor and legislative committees on the estimated electricity consumption by state-purchased plug-in electric vehicles, particularly if the costs are significant, and to track the usage of these vehicles at state office locations.

Statutes affected:
Original Bill: 43.01.250