Gov. Inslee signs Washington State “de-ICEing bill” (RCW 46.08.185) in 2014 requiring that EV charging stations are clearly identified with signs and striping. Gasoline cars parked in EV slots will be fined $124.
SEVA Legislative Action Alert List
Would you like to add your voice to support transportation electrification in Washington State? Would you like to receive alerts on Electric Vehicle related legislation in this upcoming session?
If so, then please send an email to SEVA’s Legislative Agenda Coordinator JEFF FINN.
Please put “Legislative Action List” in the subject line and include the following information in the body:
- Your Name:
- Your Full Address:
- Legislative District:
(districts can be looked up here: http://app.leg.wa.gov/districtfinder/) - Your Email:
- Your Phone Number:
Thank you for helping advance the adoption of Electric Vehicles in Washington!
2019 Legislative EV Bills:
Senate Bill 5811:
Reducing emissions by making changes to the clean car standards and clean car program.
Sponsors: Nguyen, Rolfes, Wilson, C., Liias, Das, Hunt, Kuderer, Saldaña
No Action Taken This Session. Needs more feedback from constituents.
Senate Bill 5336:
Advancing electric transportation, Electric Vehicle Sales Tax Incentives: Palumbo, Carlyle, Nguyen, Saldaña, Hasegawa, Dhingra, Frockt, Kuderer
As of April 14, 2019, bill is stuck in the Ways and Means Committee.
Senate Bill 5970
Authorizing bonds for transportation funding.Sponsors: Hobbs, King, Saldaña, Sheldon, Cleveland, Fortunato, Randall, Zeiger, Palumbo, Takko, Nguyen, Wilson, C., Mullet, Liias, Lovelett, Das, Wagoner
As of April 14, 2019, bill is stuck in the Ways and Means Committee.
Senate Bill 5971
Concerning transportation funding.Sponsors: Hobbs, Saldaña, Sheldon, Cleveland, Randall, Palumbo, Takko, Nguyen, Mullet, Liias, Lovelett, ConwayThis bill would double the registration tax on EV’s to $300 per anum.
As of April 14, 2019, bill is stuck in the Ways and Means Committee.
Senate Bill 5972
Concerning additive transportation funding and appropriations.
This bill would double the registration tax on EV’s to $300 per anum.
Sponsors: Hobbs, King, Saldaña, Sheldon, Cleveland, Fortunato, Randall, Zeiger, Palumbo, Takko, Nguyen, Wilson, C., Mullet, Liias, Padden, Lovelett, Das, Conway, Wagoner
As of April 14, 2019, bill is in Senate Rules Committee.
- For a synopsis of bills 5970, 5971 and 5972, go to Android Tech News Article here
- To research any of these bills in detail, please visit the Washington State Legislature.
2016 Legislative EV Bills:
SEVA response to “Phony Math and Ironic Economics Used to Justify Electric Car Tax Breaks” article about the carbon emission savings page prepared by SEVA for the proposed extension to the Washington State electric vehicle sales tax exemption.
2015 Legislative EV Bills:
- GOV. JAY INSLEE TO SIGN HB 2778 – ELECTRIC VEHICLE SALES TAX EXEMPTION
- Legislature Modifies Electric Vehicle Sales Tax Exemption
- 2015 Legislative Update (week ending 2-6-2015)
- 2015 Legislative Update (week ending 1-23-2015)
SEVA’s 2015 Legislative Agenda:
These are the legislative items SEVA focused on in 2015.
- STATEWIDE ELECTRIC VEHCLE COLLABORATION
- UTILITIES & TRANSPORTATION COMMISSION RULE CHANGES
- ZERO EMISSION VEHICLE PROGRAM
- CLEAN FUEL SALES TAX EXEMPTION
- BUILDING CODES
All Past SEVA Legislative Agenda Items:
Here’s a complete list of all legislative items SEVA has supported over the years.
- URBAN AND CURB/PARKING STRIP CHARGING
- STATEWIDE ELECTRIC VEHCLE COLLABORATION
- FUND AND ENFORCE ENERGY FREEDOM ACT
- UTILITIES & TRANSPORTATION COMMISSION RULE CHANGES
- LICENSE PLATES
- CLEAN VEHICLE REBATES
- HOV LANES
- DIRECT VEHICLE SALES BY MANUFACTURES
- ZERO EMISSION VEHICLE PROGRAM
- ELECTRIC MOTORCYCLE LICENSE FEE
- CHARGING STATION OPEN ACCESS
- CLEAN FUEL SALES TAX EXEMPTION
- BUILDING CODES
- EMPLOYER EV INCENTIVES
Washington State Electric Vehicle Action Plan 2015-2020 (.PDF)
