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Senate committee approves SB 380 to curb utilities’ role in fast EV charging, adds 2031 review
Summary
The Senate Committee on Utilities advanced Senate Bill 380 after adopting an amendment requiring a 2031 legislative review; the bill prohibits utilities from including new fast EV charging stations in the rate base, requires nondiscriminatory rates, and preserves exclusions for preexisting and employee/fleet chargers.
The Senate Committee on Utilities voted to advance Senate Bill 380, a measure that would limit how utilities may operate and recover costs for electric vehicle (EV) fast‑charging stations. The committee approved an amendment requiring a legislative review of the law during the 2031 regular session and advanced the bill as amended by voice vote.
Nick Meyer, assistant reviser in the Office of Revisor of Statutes, told the committee SB 380 “would enact the new law relating to electric vehicle charging services and charging stations.” Meyer said the bill would apply to retail electric suppliers and public utilities that provide, own, operate or maintain fast EV charging stations and would require those entities to “offer fair, reasonable, and nondiscriminatory rates” to other entities that provide similar EV services. He said the bill…
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