Committee holds bill extending Zero-Emission Electric Vehicle Infrastructure Council pending sponsor amendments

ANNAPOLIS — House Bill 451, which would extend the sunset of the Zero-Emission Electric Vehicle Infrastructure Council and revise its membership and charge, was placed on hold by the Motor Vehicle and Transportation Subcommittee on Feb. 19 while sponsor amendments are circulated.

Chair Delegate Robin Lewis and committee staff noted the sponsor had provided amendments that alter the council’s membership and charge. Patrick recommended holding the bill until the committee had the revised language, and members agreed there were multiple moving parts to review before taking action.

The subcommittee made no motion to amend or advance the bill at the Feb. 19 meeting; staff said the sponsor supports holding the bill pending circulation of the amendment language.