Kansas HB2003: Establishing the EV energy equity road repair tax act (EVEERRT act) and providing for a road repair tax on electricity distributed from a public charging station for electric vehicles

What the bill says

An act concerning taxation; relating to electric vehicles; establishing the EV energy equity road repair tax act and providing for a road repair tax on the distribution of electricity from public charging stations.

From the introduced text, January 13, 2025:

AN ACT concerning taxation; relating to electric vehicles; establishing the EV energy equity road repair tax act and providing for a road repair tax on the distribution of electricity from public charging stations. WHEREAS, Battery-powered electric vehicles are expected to account for 20% of global light-vehicle sales in 2025 and 59% of sales in 2035; and WHEREAS, Just over 50% of passenger cars sold in the United States will be electric vehicles by 2030, according to a report from Bloomberg NEF; and WHEREAS, About 45% of new car sales could be electric by 2035, according to IHS Markit. Now, therefore: Be it enacted by the Legislature of the State of Kansas: Section 1. (a) This section shall be known and may be cited as the EV energy equity road repair tax act (EVEERRT act). (b) As used in this section: (1) "Electric vehicle" means any vehicle that is or (B) electric hybrid or plug-in electric hybrid vehicle. (2) "Kilowatt-hour" means a unit of energy equal to one kilowatt of power sustained for one hour or 3,600 kilojoules. (3) "Public charging station" means any device or infrastructure that supplies electricity to the public for the charging of an electric vehicle. "Public charging station" does not include such a device or infrastructure located at a primary residence. (4) "Road repair tax" means …

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Sponsors

• Bill Rhiley (R) · primary sponsor

Latest actions

1. April 10, 2026: Died in Committee
2. March 5, 2026: Committee of the Whole - Amendment by Representative Mosley was adopted
3. March 5, 2026: Committee of the Whole - Motion to Amend - Offered by Representative Mosley
4. March 4, 2026: Committee Report recommending bill be passed by Committee on Veterans and Military
5. February 26, 2026: Hearing: Thursday, February 26, 2026, 9:00 AM Room 281-N
6. February 10, 2026: Referred to Committee on Veterans and Military
7. February 10, 2026: Introduced
8. January 13, 2025: Referred to House Committee on Transportation
9. January 13, 2025: Introduced
10. January 13, 2025: Prefiled for Introduction on Friday, January 10, 2025

Common questions

What is HB2003?

HB2003 is a bill in the Kansas Legislature (2025-2026 Regular Session): Establishing the EV energy equity road repair tax act (EVEERRT act) and providing for a road repair tax on electricity distributed from a public charging station for electric vehicles.

What does HB2003 do?

In its own words: An act concerning taxation; relating to electric vehicles; establishing the EV energy equity road repair tax act and providing for a road repair tax on the distribution of electricity from public charging stations.

What is the status of HB2003?

In committee as of April 10, 2026. Latest action: Died in Committee (April 10, 2026).

Who sponsored HB2003?

Bill Rhiley (R).

Where is the official record for HB2003?

On the Kansas Legislature website: https://kslegislature.gov/li/b2025_26/measures/hb2003/