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Resident Opposes Proposed EV Fee in HB 5,544, Says It Could Discourage Sales
Summary
A Connecticut resident testified in opposition to House Bill 5,544's proposed fees on plug-in electric vehicles, saying unspecified annual fees and high electricity rates make the charge punitive and could reduce EV adoption.
A Connecticut resident testified to the Finance, Revenue and Bonding Committee in opposition to House Bill 5,544's proposed fee and tax on electric vehicles, saying an annual fee in addition to a tax could discourage adoption and penalize plug-in hybrid owners.
Paul Palmer described himself as the owner of a plug-in hybrid and told the committee he supported a tax that replaces foregone gasoline taxes…
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