Establishes the previously owned zero-emission vehicles rebate program

2025 Regular Session Introduced by Didi Barrett and 10 co-sponsors

Establishes a state rebate program for used zero-emission vehicles to broaden access, boost demand, and involve buyers, dealers, and agencies in funding and oversight.

ORDERED TO THIRD READING RULES CAL.281

Purpose and intent

Bill A 349 seeks to establish a rebate program specifically for previously owned (used) zero-emission vehicles (ZEVs).

The primary goal appears to be expanding access to ZEVs by supporting consumers purchasing used electric or other zero-emission vehicles, potentially accelerating broader adoption and associated environmental benefits.

Key provisions (as known from available information)

The bill would create a state-backed rebate program for used ZEVs.

The specific details of eligibility criteria, rebate amounts, funding sources, application processes, maximums, duration, and administration are not provided in the summarized material. The text would enumerate these elements if available.

Administrative and fiscal oversight would likely involve state energy or transportation agencies and Ways and Means considerations, given the bill’s referral history (see below).

Who would be affected

Prospective buyers of used zero-emission vehicles who meet any stated income, location, ownership, or vehicle criteria established by the bill.

Used ZEV dealers and lenders, if the program interacts with vehicle sales financing or dealer-sourced rebate applications.

State agencies responsible for energy, transportation, and budget oversight, given the committee referrals and fiscal considerations.

Procedural status and timeline

Introduced: January 8, 2025.

Referred to Energy (initial committee referral).

March 11, 2025: Referred to Ways and Means (fiscal review).

May 27, 2025: Referred to Rules.

May 29, 2025: Reported (multiple filings) and ORDERED TO THIRD READING RULES CAL.281.

Current status indicates the bill is moving through the legislative process toward third reading on the Rules calendar.

Sponsors and related bills

Primary sponsor: Didi Barrett.

Cosponsors include: Brian Cunningham, Linda Rosenthal, Dana Levenberg, Tommy Schiavoni, William Colton, Rebecca Seawright, Steven Otis, Steve Stern, William Conrad, Micah Lasher.

Related/companion bills: S 2032 (companion in another chamber), S 2032 listed twice; prior-session bills include S 8155 and A 5769.

Potential impacts and considerations

Fiscal impact: As with any new rebate program, there would be budgetary implications and funding considerations addressed by Ways and Means.

Market effects: If enacted, the program could stimulate demand for used ZEVs, potentially affecting resale values, availability, and dealer participation.

Environmental and equity considerations: A USED-ZEV rebate could broaden participation beyond new-vehicle buyers and support emissions reductions, potentially prioritizing lower- to middle-income households if income-based eligibility is included in the final text.

Notes for readers

Specific program details (eligibility, rebate amounts, caps, funding levels, and administration) are not included in the provided summary. The bill’s text would specify these provisions.

To follow updates, monitor committee reports and calendar actions, particularly from Energy, Ways and Means, and Rules.

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