California Air Resources Board

Summary

Would have required CARB, on or before January 1, 2024, to identify all sources of State funding available, and potentially available, to provide commercial rebates and other financial incentives to an owner or operator of a small passenger vessel to replace or upgrade the vessel, or a component of the vessel, to comply with CARB's 2022 amendments to the Commercial Harbor Craft (CHC) Regulation. The bill would have also required CARB to develop guidance for CHC owners or operators to assist in the application of said available funding on or before July 1, 2024. Was not heard in the Assembly Transportation Committee.

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Summary

Would have promoted medium-duty, heavy-duty, and off-road zero-emission infrastructure and electric and hydrogen refueling policies to support the State’s 2030 zero-emission vehicle and greenhouse gas reductions goals. The bill would have also established an electric rate structure, inclusive of electric charging and hydrogen refueling to incentivize zero-emission vehicles and freight equipment across the State. Additionally, the bill would have established the Safe and Clean Truck Infrastructure Program to deploy strategies to support truck drivers, such as safe areas to park and zero-emission refueling stations. Was not heard in the Assembly Transportation Committee.

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Would specify projects providing incentives for purchasing electric bicycles, as defined, as projects eligible for funding under the program. The bill would require CARB, no later than July 1, 2022, to establish an Electric Bicycle Incentives Project to provide incentives, in the form of vouchers, to income-qualified individuals for the purchase of electric bicycles, as provided.  Made a 2-year bill in theSenate Appropriations Committee.

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Summary

Would promote medium-duty, heavy-duty, and off-road zero-emission infrastructure and electric and hydrogen refueling policies to support the State’s 2030 zero-emission vehicle and greenhouse gas reductions goals. The bill would also establish an electric rate structure, inclusive of electric charging and hydrogen refueling that incentivizes zero-emission vehicles and freight equipment across the State. Additionally, the bill establishes the Safe and Clean Truck Infrastructure Program that deploys strategies to support truck drivers with safe areas to park and zero-emission refueling stations. Was not heard in the Assembly Transportation Committee.

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Would provide a 40 percent personal income and corporate tax credit, from January 1, 2021 through December 31, 2025, to building owners and developers for the installation of Level 2 electric vehicle (EV) chargers and direct current fast chargers (DCFC) in multifamily dwellings and nonresidential buildings. The bill would cap these tax incentives at $500 per year per Level 2 or higher EV charger, and $2,500 per year per DCFC. Was not heard in the Assembly Housing and Community Development Committee.

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