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SB 416

TO REPEAL THE ELECTRIC VEHICLE INFRASTRUCTURE GRANT PROGRAM; AND TO REPEAL THE ELECTRIC VEHICLE INFRASTRUCTURE FUND.

2025 Regular Session Introduced by Missy Irvin and 1 co-sponsor

Arkansas repeals its electric vehicle infrastructure grant program and funding mechanism, eliminating state support for EV charging station development.

Notification that SB416 is now Act 493
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Bill Summary · SB 416

Legislative bill overview

SB 416 eliminates Arkansas's Electric Vehicle Infrastructure Grant Program and its associated funding mechanism, the Electric Vehicle Infrastructure Fund. The bill, which became Act 493, removes state-level support for EV charging station development and related infrastructure projects that were previously eligible for grants.

Why is this important

This repeal affects the availability of public funding for EV charging infrastructure expansion in Arkansas, potentially slowing private investment in charging networks and limiting EV adoption in the state. It represents a policy shift away from electric vehicle infrastructure development at the state level, with implications for transportation electrification goals and rural connectivity.

Potential points of contention

  • Private sector impact: Removal of grant funding may discourage businesses and municipalities from investing in charging infrastructure without state incentives, potentially creating gaps in coverage
  • EV adoption barriers: Higher out-of-pocket costs for infrastructure development could slow Arkansas's EV adoption rates compared to states maintaining support programs
  • Federal funding coordination: Repeal may complicate use of federal EV infrastructure grants (like those from the Biden administration's infrastructure program) if state matching funds were leveraged or planned

Compiled from official sources — confirm details with the bill’s official record.

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