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Assembly approves bill to create Fast Charge New York working group for EV fast chargers
Summary
The Assembly passed A.1012A to establish a 13-member working group to develop a statewide plan for electric-vehicle fast-charging infrastructure; the bill passed 103–40 and takes effect immediately.
The New York State Assembly on March 20 passed A.1012A, which amends the Public Authorities Law to create a 13-member Fast Charge New York working group charged with developing a statewide plan for electric-vehicle (EV) fast-charging infrastructure. The measure passed by a roll-call vote of 103 yes to 40 no and takes effect immediately.
Sponsor Assemblymember Barrett told colleagues, “This legislation is a bill to, intended to provide a comprehensive and ongoing approach to EV fast charging station implementation planning in the state of New York.” The bill extends the working group’s study period from six months to 24 months and directs the group to incorporate findings from a separate “fast charger highway and major freight corridors needs evaluation” ordered in the state budget.
The nut of the bill is the working group’s composition and scope. The law sets a 13-member panel with appointments as follows: five appointments by the governor, four by…
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