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Committee weighs curbside EV charging bill; DOT flags operational details
Summary
SB 628 would allow local highway authorities to license curbside electric‑vehicle chargers in public right‑of‑way and set host reimbursement, consumer protections and siting rules; DOT raised concerns about maintenance bonds, signage costs, interoperability, payment methods and snow‑emergency towing/enforcement.
Sen. David Waters introduced SB 628 to enable highway authorities to license curbside electric vehicle charging devices and operators in public rights‑of‑way, establish reimbursement to host properties, set safety and siting standards, and clarify that operators are not public utilities.
Michael Moser, DOT NEVI program manager, said DOT takes no position on the bill but…
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