HB 4127

Repealing Higher Registration Fees for Alternative Fuel Vehicles

HB 4127 repeals higher registration fees for alternative fuel vehicles.

Sponsors: Evan Hansen

ISSUES: Clean Air, Climate

CWV Position: Supports

Position Statement: HB 4127 removes a financial disincentive for electric and other alternative fuel vehicles, encouraging cleaner transportation, reducing air pollution, and supporting a fair transition to lower-emission vehicles.

  • Reduces air pollution: Transportation is a major source of harmful air pollutants. Supporting alternative fuel vehicles helps cut emissions that affect public health.

  • Encourages climate-friendly choices: Removing higher registration fees makes electric and alternative fuel vehicles more accessible and attractive to consumers.

  • Promotes fairness: Higher registration fees single out cleaner vehicles and penalize drivers who choose lower-emission options.

  • Supports energy independence: Alternative fuel vehicles reduce reliance on fossil fuels and help diversify energy use.

  • Aligns with clean transportation goals: The bill supports a transportation system that protects air quality while allowing market-driven adoption of cleaner technologies.

Status: Introduced January 14, 2026; referred to the Committee on Finance

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