HB324Introduced in the House of Delegates
Electric Vehicle Rural Infrastructure Program and Fund; established and created.
Introduced by Richard Sullivan, District 6
What does this bill do?
Plain-English breakdown
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Official description
Electric Vehicle Rural Infrastructure Program and Fund created. Creates the Electric Vehicle Rural Infrastructure Program and Fund to assist private developers with non-utility costs associated with the installation of electric vehicle charging stations (i) in certain localities; (ii) on eligible public land, as defined in the bill; or (iii) within one mile of the boundary of eligible public land. The bill provides that a private developer may apply for a grant in an amount equal to 70 percent of the private developer's non-utility costs for the installation of such public electric vehicle charging stations. The awarding of a grant under the Program is conditional upon an agreement with the applicant that any cost of a project not funded by a grant awarded by the Program be funded by non-federal funds. The bill directs the Department of Energy to establish guidelines for the administration of the Program, including guidelines related to the application for and award of grants. The bill has an expiration date of July 1, 2031.
Where it stands
Continued to next session in Appropriations (Voice Vote)
February 6, 2026
How did lawmakers vote?
House of DelegatesStage: Reported from Labor and Commerce and referred to Appropriations (15-Y 5-N) · January 22, 2026
15
Yes
5
No
2
Absent or Not Voting
22 delegates recorded in this House of Delegates vote. Colors show vote categories only, not whether a vote was good or bad.
What do people think?
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See how each delegate voted
| Delegate | District | Vote |
|---|---|---|
| Alfonso Lopez | 3 | Yes |
| Richard Sullivan | 6 | Yes |
| Irene Shin | 8 | Yes |
| Dan Helmer | 10 | Yes |
| Laura Jane Cohen | 15 | Yes |
| Michelle Maldonado | 20 | Yes |
| J.J. Singh | 26 | Yes |
| Tony Wilt | 34 | No |
| Chris Runion | 35 | No |
| Jason Ballard | 42 | Absent |
Bill history
Prefiled and ordered printed; Offered 01-14-2026 26102346D
Referred to Committee on Labor and Commerce
Assigned HCL sub: Subcommittee #3
Subcommittee recommends reporting and referring to Appropriations (6-Y 3-N)
Reported from Labor and Commerce and referred to Appropriations (15-Y 5-N)
Assigned HAPP sub: Commerce Agriculture & Natural Resources
Fiscal Impact Statement from Department of Planning and Budget (HB324)
Subcommittee recommends continuing to (Voice Vote)
Fiscal Impact Statement from Department of Planning and Budget (HB324)
Continued to next session in Appropriations (Voice Vote)
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