LC 2.21 Electric Car Chargers & General Encouragement Act (Statute)

[Pyro]

Nay

[Adam Griffin]

Nay

[Sirius_]

Abstain

[Former President tack50]

The vote on Amendment L 2:35 by S019 to LC 2.21 Electric Car Chargers & General Encouragement Act is now closed

Aye: 1 (SNJC)
Abstain: 3 (Ninja, thr33, lfromnj)
Nay: 4 (tack50, Dipper Josh, Pyro, Griffin)
Not voting: 1 (Zaybay)

So this amendment is rejected

[Former President tack50]

We now come to the following amendment

Amendment L 2:38 by Pyro to LC 2.21 Electric Car Chargers & General Encouragement Act

Electric Car Chargers & General Encouragement Act

A bill to encourage the usage of electic cars by encouraging the construction of electric car chargers and giving them other advantages

SECTION I: Name
1. This law shall be known as the "Electric Car Chargers & General Encouragement Act."

SECTION II: Definitions
1. For the purposes of this act a DC fast charger shall be understood as an electric car charger capable of delivering at least 45 kW of power and being able to give a standard electric car at least 96 km (60 miles) of range in under 25 minutes.
2. A major reform shall be understood as a reform or expansion construction project to an existing parking lot with an estimated construction cost of at least 1 million dollars.

SECTION III: Regulations
1. All newly constructed parking lots with a planned capacity of over 100 cars, shall have at least 5 DC fast chargers for electric cars, for every 100 parking spots
2. All major reforms to existing parking lots shall include the installation of at least 5 electric car chargers for every 100 parking spots.
3. All parking lots in Lincoln must include at least 15 electric car chargers for every 100 parking spots by the end of the year 2033
4. All electric vehicles shall be exempt from paying any tolls in the region or Lincoln. All hybrid vehicles shall get a 50% discount on all tolls in the region.
5. All electric vehicles shall be allowed to drive in regulated bus lanes and other special designated fast lanes. Local governments may limit this right to only electric vehicles that have at least a certain number of passengers on board, or forbid it entirely if needed for the proper functioning of their local public transportation networks.
6. All electric vehicles shall be eligible for a discounted vehicle registration fee. The discount shall be no less than 25% of the total cost of registration.
7. As of March 2020, owners of electric vehicles shall be eligible for the Electric Drive Motor Vehicle Credit. This regional tax credit shall be no less than $4,000 and no more than $10,000 per new electric vehicle, with variation dependent on the vehicle purchased. This credit shall not apply to any individual with a gross income above $100,000.

SECTION IV: Timing
1. This act shall take effect 3 months after passage.
2. This act shall not affect currently ongoing construction projects or reforms.

Sponsor Feedback: Friendly
Status: Added to the bill

This is a great amendment which whill most certainly increase the popularity of electric vehicles

[Former President tack50]

I present the following amendment, in order to tighten the requirements slightly

Amendment L 2:40 by tack50 to LC 2.21 Electric Car Chargers & General Encouragement Act

Electric Car Chargers & General Encouragement Act

A bill to encourage the usage of electic cars by encouraging the construction of electric car chargers and giving them other advantages

SECTION I: Name
1. This law shall be known as the "Electric Car Chargers & General Encouragement Act."

SECTION II: Definitions
1. For the purposes of this act a DC fast charger shall be understood as an electric car charger capable of delivering at least 45 kW of power and being able to give a standard electric car at least 96 km (60 miles) of range in under 25 minutes.
2. A major reform shall be understood as a reform or expansion construction project to an existing parking lot with an estimated construction cost of at least 1 million 300 000 dollars.

SECTION III: Regulations
1. All newly constructed parking lots with a planned capacity of over 100 70 cars, shall have at least 5 DC fast chargers for electric cars, for every 100 parking spots
2. All major reforms to existing parking lots shall include the installation of at least 5 electric car chargers for every 100 parking spots.
3. All parking lots in Lincoln must include at least 15 electric car chargers for every 100 parking spots by the end of the year 2033
4. All electric vehicles shall be exempt from paying any tolls in the region or Lincoln. All hybrid vehicles shall get a 50% discount on all tolls in the region.
5. All electric vehicles shall be allowed to drive in regulated bus lanes and other special designated fast lanes. Local governments may limit this right to only electric vehicles that have at least a certain number of passengers on board, or forbid it entirely if needed for the proper functioning of their local public transportation networks.
6. All electric vehicles shall be eligible for a discounted vehicle registration fee. The discount shall be no less than 25% of the total cost of registration.
7. As of March 2020, owners of electric vehicles shall be eligible for the Electric Drive Motor Vehicle Credit. This regional tax credit shall be no less than $4,000 and no more than $10,000 per new electric vehicle, with variation dependent on the vehicle purchased. This credit shall not apply to any individual with a gross income above $100,000.

SECTION IV: Timing
1. This act shall take effect 3 months after passage on October 1st, 2019.
2. This act shall not affect currently ongoing construction projects or reforms.

Sponsor Feedback: Origination
Status: Added to the bill

[S019]

I propose an amendment

I present the following amendment, in order to tighten the requirements slightly

Amendment L 2:40 by tack50 to LC 2.21 Electric Car Chargers & General Encouragement Act

Electric Car Chargers & General Encouragement Act

A bill to encourage the usage of electic cars by encouraging the construction of electric car chargers and giving them other advantages

SECTION I: Name
1. This law shall be known as the "Electric Car Chargers & General Encouragement Act."

SECTION II: Definitions
1. For the purposes of this act a DC fast charger shall be understood as an electric car charger capable of delivering at least 45 kW of power and being able to give a standard electric car at least 96 km (60 miles) of range in under 25 minutes.
2. A major reform shall be understood as a reform or expansion construction project to an existing parking lot with an estimated construction cost of at least 1 million 300 000 dollars.

SECTION III: Regulations
1. All newly constructed parking lots with a planned capacity of over 100 70 cars, shall have at least 5 DC fast chargers for electric cars, for every 100 parking spots
2. All major reforms to existing parking lots shall include the installation of at least 5 electric car chargers for every 100 parking spots.
3. All parking lots in Lincoln must include at least 15 electric car chargers for every 100 parking spots by the end of the year 2033
4. All electric vehicles shall be exempt from paying any tolls in the region or Lincoln. All hybrid vehicles shall get a 50% discount on all tolls in the region.
5. All electric vehicles shall be allowed to drive in regulated bus lanes and other special designated fast lanes. Local governments may limit this right to only electric vehicles that have at least a certain number of passengers on board, or forbid it entirely if needed for the proper functioning of their local public transportation networks.
6. All electric vehicles shall be eligible for a discounted vehicle registration fee. The discount shall be no less than 25% of the total cost of registration.
7. As of March 2020, owners of electric vehicles shall be eligible for the Electric Drive Motor Vehicle Credit. This regional tax credit shall be no less than $4,000 and no more than $10,000 per new electric vehicle, with variation dependent on the vehicle purchased. This credit shall not apply to any individual with a gross income above $100,000. $300,000

SECTION IV: Timing
1. This act shall take effect 3 months after passage on October 1st, 2019.
2. This act shall not affect currently ongoing construction projects or reforms.

Sponsor Feedback: Origination
Status: Added to the bill

[Former President tack50]

The amendment is unfriendly. Why should we give rich people tax credits? 100 000$ in individual income puts you well into the upper class, 13% of Atlasians earn more than 100 000$ in individual income.

https://dqydj.com/income-percentile-calculator/

Amendment L 2:42 by S019 to LC 2.21 Electric Car Chargers & General Encouragement Act

Electric Car Chargers & General Encouragement Act

A bill to encourage the usage of electic cars by encouraging the construction of electric car chargers and giving them other advantages

SECTION I: Name
1. This law shall be known as the "Electric Car Chargers & General Encouragement Act."

SECTION II: Definitions
1. For the purposes of this act a DC fast charger shall be understood as an electric car charger capable of delivering at least 45 kW of power and being able to give a standard electric car at least 96 km (60 miles) of range in under 25 minutes.
2. A major reform shall be understood as a reform or expansion construction project to an existing parking lot with an estimated construction cost of at least 1 million 300 000 dollars.

SECTION III: Regulations
1. All newly constructed parking lots with a planned capacity of over 100 70 cars, shall have at least 5 DC fast chargers for electric cars, for every 100 parking spots
2. All major reforms to existing parking lots shall include the installation of at least 5 electric car chargers for every 100 parking spots.
3. All parking lots in Lincoln must include at least 15 electric car chargers for every 100 parking spots by the end of the year 2033
4. All electric vehicles shall be exempt from paying any tolls in the region or Lincoln. All hybrid vehicles shall get a 50% discount on all tolls in the region.
5. All electric vehicles shall be allowed to drive in regulated bus lanes and other special designated fast lanes. Local governments may limit this right to only electric vehicles that have at least a certain number of passengers on board, or forbid it entirely if needed for the proper functioning of their local public transportation networks.
6. All electric vehicles shall be eligible for a discounted vehicle registration fee. The discount shall be no less than 25% of the total cost of registration.
7. As of March 2020, owners of electric vehicles shall be eligible for the Electric Drive Motor Vehicle Credit. This regional tax credit shall be no less than $4,000 and no more than $10,000 per new electric vehicle, with variation dependent on the vehicle purchased. This credit shall not apply to any individual with a gross income above $100,000. $300,000

SECTION IV: Timing
1. This act shall take effect 3 months after passage on October 1st, 2019.
2. This act shall not affect currently ongoing construction projects or reforms.

Sponsor Feedback: Hostile
Status: 24h for debate after which a vote shall be opened

[Former President tack50]

Councillors, a vote is now open on the following amendment

Amendment L 2:42 by S019 to LC 2.21 Electric Car Chargers & General Encouragement Act

Electric Car Chargers & General Encouragement Act

A bill to encourage the usage of electic cars by encouraging the construction of electric car chargers and giving them other advantages

SECTION I: Name
1. This law shall be known as the "Electric Car Chargers & General Encouragement Act."

SECTION II: Definitions
1. For the purposes of this act a DC fast charger shall be understood as an electric car charger capable of delivering at least 45 kW of power and being able to give a standard electric car at least 96 km (60 miles) of range in under 25 minutes.
2. A major reform shall be understood as a reform or expansion construction project to an existing parking lot with an estimated construction cost of at least 300 000 dollars.

SECTION III: Regulations
1. All newly constructed parking lots with a planned capacity of over 70 cars, shall have at least 5 DC fast chargers for electric cars, for every 100 parking spots
2. All major reforms to existing parking lots shall include the installation of at least 5 electric car chargers for every 100 parking spots.
3. All parking lots in Lincoln must include at least 15 electric car chargers for every 100 parking spots by the end of the year 2033
4. All electric vehicles shall be exempt from paying any tolls in the region or Lincoln. All hybrid vehicles shall get a 50% discount on all tolls in the region.
5. All electric vehicles shall be allowed to drive in regulated bus lanes and other special designated fast lanes. Local governments may limit this right to only electric vehicles that have at least a certain number of passengers on board, or forbid it entirely if needed for the proper functioning of their local public transportation networks.
6. All electric vehicles shall be eligible for a discounted vehicle registration fee. The discount shall be no less than 25% of the total cost of registration.
7. As of March 2020, owners of electric vehicles shall be eligible for the Electric Drive Motor Vehicle Credit. This regional tax credit shall be no less than $4,000 and no more than $10,000 per new electric vehicle, with variation dependent on the vehicle purchased. This credit shall not apply to any individual with a gross income above $100,000. $300,000

SECTION IV: Timing
1. This act shall take effect on October 1st, 2019.
2. This act shall not affect currently ongoing construction projects or reforms.

Please vote AYE, NAY or Abstain
This vote shall last for 24 hours or until all Councillors have voted

[Former President tack50]

Nay

[Pyro]

Nay.

[S019]

Aye

[Sirius_]

Nay

[Dipper Josh]

Nay

[Adam Griffin]

Nay

[lfromnj]

Abstain. It really should be graduated. Welfare Cliffs are awful

[Former President tack50]

The vote on Amendment L 2:42 by S019 to LC 2.21 Electric Car Chargers & General Encouragement Act is now closed

Aye: 1 (SNJC)
Abstain: 1 (lfromnj)
Nay: 6 (tack50, Pyro, Ninja, thr33, Dipper Josh, Griffin)
Not voting: 1 (Zaybay)

So the amendment is rejected

[Pyro]

Motion for a final vote.

[Former President tack50]

Councillors a FINAL vote is now open on the following legislation

Electric Car Chargers & General Encouragement Act

A bill to encourage the usage of electic cars by encouraging the construction of electric car chargers and giving them other advantages

SECTION I: Name
1. This law shall be known as the "Electric Car Chargers & General Encouragement Act."

SECTION II: Definitions
1. For the purposes of this act a DC fast charger shall be understood as an electric car charger capable of delivering at least 45 kW of power and being able to give a standard electric car at least 96 km (60 miles) of range in under 25 minutes.
2. A major reform shall be understood as a reform or expansion construction project to an existing parking lot with an estimated construction cost of at least 300 000 dollars.

SECTION III: Regulations
1. All newly constructed parking lots with a planned capacity of over 70 cars, shall have at least 5 DC fast chargers for electric cars, for every 100 parking spots
2. All major reforms to existing parking lots shall include the installation of at least 5 electric car chargers for every 100 parking spots.
3. All parking lots in Lincoln must include at least 15 electric car chargers for every 100 parking spots by the end of the year 2033
4. All electric vehicles shall be exempt from paying any tolls in the region or Lincoln. All hybrid vehicles shall get a 50% discount on all tolls in the region.
5. All electric vehicles shall be allowed to drive in regulated bus lanes and other special designated fast lanes. Local governments may limit this right to only electric vehicles that have at least a certain number of passengers on board, or forbid it entirely if needed for the proper functioning of their local public transportation networks.
6. All electric vehicles shall be eligible for a discounted vehicle registration fee. The discount shall be no less than 25% of the total cost of registration.
7. As of March 2020, owners of electric vehicles shall be eligible for the Electric Drive Motor Vehicle Credit. This regional tax credit shall be no less than $4,000 and no more than $10,000 per new electric vehicle, with variation dependent on the vehicle purchased. This credit shall not apply to any individual with a gross income above $100,000.

SECTION IV: Timing
1. This act shall take effect on October 1st, 2019.
2. This act shall not affect currently ongoing construction projects or reforms.

Please vote AYE, NAY or Abstain
This vote shall last for 48 hours or until all Councillors have voted.

[S019]

Aye, even though I actually hate Section 7

[lfromnj]

Nay. Creates a welfare cliff and I hate them at any cost.. Im mostly fine with the rest of the bill.

[Pyro]

AYE

[Former President tack50]

Aye

[Dipper Josh]

Aye

[Zaybay]

AYE