HB 3716
Modifies the provisions of the zero-emission and electric vehicle rebate programs.
Jurisdiction
Oregon
Session
2025 Regular Session
Committee
Climate, Energy, and Environment
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Bill overview
This bill modifies Oregon’s zero-emission and electric vehicle rebate programs. It removes individuals as eligible applicants, limits households to one rebate every four years, and increases funding for the Charge Ahead rebate program. The bill also clarifies definitions related to qualifying vehicles, such as light-duty zero-emission vehicles and plug-in hybrid electric vehicles.
Key provisions
- Removes individuals as eligible applicants for rebates.
- Limits rebate availability to one per household every four years.
- Increases allocation of funds to the Charge Ahead rebate program.
- Defines ‘light-duty zero-emission vehicle’ and ‘plug-in hybrid electric vehicle’ with specific criteria.
- Clarifies eligibility requirements for qualifying vehicles, including new or previously used dealership models.
- Establishes annual rebate amounts for different vehicle types.
- Prohibits rebate recipients from modifying vehicle emissions control systems.
- Requires rebate recipients to retain registration for at least 24 months after purchase.
Who is affected
- Electric vehicle buyers
- Oregon residents
- Vehicle dealerships
- Environmental Quality Commission
- Consumers seeking rebates
Notable changes
- Shifted eligibility to only individuals.
- Implemented a four-year rebate limit per household.
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