The Legislature will also consider a proposed bill providing for the development of infrastructure that would support electric vehicle infrastructure, which the bill defines as "structures, labor, machinery, equipment, circuitry, and electrical appliances necessary to support an electric vehicle, including battery recharging stations and outlets and battery exchange stations." Sen. Fred Jarrett (D-Mercer Island) introduced the Senate version (SB 5418 (pdf)), and Rep. Deborah Eddy (D-Kirkland) introduced the House version (HR 1481(pdf)). Hearings are already scheduled:
1/29: Scheduled for public hearing in the House Committee on Technology and Energy & Communications at 10:00 AM. (Subject to change)
1/30: Scheduled for public hearing in the Senate Committee on Environment and Water & Energy at 8:00 AM. (Subject to change)
Also, Rep. Sharon Nelson, (D-West Seattle) introduced a bill, HR 1490, that would add several measures to the Growth Management Act with the hope of reducing greenhouse-gas emissions. This one is also schedule for a hearing:
Jan 28 Scheduled for public hearing in the House Committee on Local Government & Housing at 8:00 AM. (Subject to change)
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