ARIZONA HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES

Fifty-sixth Legislature

Second Regular Session

 

HB2884: zero-emission vehicle program; rebate

Sponsor: Representative Wilmeth, LD 2

Committee on Commerce

Overview

Establishes the Zero-emission Vehicle Program (Program) that provides rebates to persons who purchase a zero-emission vehicle.

History

In 1990, the Legislature established the waste tire program to address problems relating to the proper handling and disposal of waste tires.  Additionally, created the Waste Tire Fund which consists of monies collected from statutory fees applied to the sale of new tires. The Arizona Department of Revenue (ADOR) administers the fund and certifies disbursement amounts of fund monies as follows:

1)   an amount not to exceed 3.5% to the Arizona Department of Environmental Quality (ADEQ) for deposit in the Solid Waste Fee Fund for monitoring and enforcing requirements on waste tire disposal;

2)   an amount not to exceed 5% or $250,000, whichever is less, to be used by ADEQ for tire fire cleanup expenses; and

3)   the remaining amount of monies to be distributed amongst counties in proportion to the number of motor vehicles registered in the county.

Monies distributed to counties must be used for waste tire programs (A.R.S. § 44-1305).

Provisions

Zero-emission Vehicle Program

1.   Establishes the (Program) within ADEQ to provide rebates to persons who purchase zero-emission vehicles. (Sec. 2)

2.   Requires the Director of ADEQ to adopt rules for the Program to:

a)   specify zero-emission vehicle designs that qualify for the Program;

b)   establish procedures to prioritize monies;

c) limit the number of rebates available to each class of zero-emission vehicles;

d)   allow a person who purchases a zero-emission vehicle to apply for a rebate for a portion of the purchase price of the vehicle or assign a rebate to a vehicle dealer;

e)   prescribe a rebate application procedure;

f) set an annual rebate cap that may vary for each class of zero-emission vehicles;

g)   award rebates only from monies available in the Zero-emission Vehicle Fund;

h)   provide a procedure for the reimbursement of monies from zero-emission vehicle owners who receive a rebate but do not comply with prescribed requirements; and

i) decide on any valid application within 60 days after receipt. (Sec. 2)

3.   Allows the Director of ADEQ to waive a reimbursement requirement on a finding of unforeseeable or unavoidable circumstances. (Sec. 2)

4.   Allows ADEQ to:

a)   adopt rules to provide additional rebates for fleet owners that purchase zero-emission vehicles that operate in an area subject to the emissions inspection program; and

b)   hire an outside contractor to help implement or administer the zero-emission vehicle program. (Sec. 2)

5.   Outlines the criteria for a person to apply for a rebate within six months after purchasing a zero-emission vehicle. (Sec. 2)

6.   Requires a rebate recipient to notify ADEQ of a transfer of title of a zero-emission vehicle or an emissions system modification. (Sec. 2)

7.   Defines zero-emission vehicle as a vehicle that has a gross weight of 1,400 pounds or more and a drivetrain that produces zero exhaust emission, criteria pollutant or greenhouse gas. (Sec. 2)

Zero-emission Vehicle Fund

8.   Creates the Zero-emission Vehicle Fund (Fund) consisting of legislative appropriations, federal monies and private gifts, grants, contributions and devises and monies transferred from the Waste Tire Fund. (Sec. 2)

9.   Tasks ADEQ with administering the Fund. (Sec. 2)

10.  States that Fund monies are subject to legislative appropriation. (Sec. 2)

11.  Allows ADEQ to use Fund monies to administer and award rebates pursuant to the Program. (Sec. 2)

Waste Tire Fund and Program

12.  Requires ADOR to certify a disbursement amount of up to 9% of monies in the Waste Tire Fund to be transferred to the Zero-emission Vehicle Fund. (Sec. 1)

13.  Removes the specification that a county's population be determined by the most recent U.S. decennial census with regards to who may join with other counties to establish a waste tire program. (Sec. 1)

Miscellaneous

14.  ☐ Prop 105 (45 votes) ☐ Prop 108 (40 votes) ☐ Emergency (40 votes) ☐ Fiscal NoteMakes technical changes. (Sec. 1)

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