§ 44272.1 — California Health and Safety Code

(a) On and after January 1, 2025, the commission shall expend at least 50 percent of the moneys appropriated to the Clean Transportation Program on programs and projects that directly benefit or serve residents of disadvantaged and low-income communities and low-income Californians.

(b) Eligible programs and projects that meet the equity criteria described in subdivision (a) may include, but are not limited to, any of the following:

(1) Programs that fill gaps in the equitable distribution of light-duty charging infrastructure identified pursuant to Section 25231 of the Public Resources Code, including programs deploying charging or refueling stations at low-income residential and multiunit dwelling locations.

(2) Programs deploying publicly accessible or shared charging or refueling stations serving low-income customers who reside in disadvantaged and low-income communities, including programs to promote zero-emission car sharing, zero-emission transit, or vanpooling in those communities.

(3) Infrastructure for public transportation and schoolbus electrification programs.

(4) Programs that support the deployment of clean medium- and heavy-duty vehicles, including infrastructure deployment and other programs to displace local air pollution that disproportionately burdens disadvantaged and low-income communities.

(5) Financing assistance and charging, or fueling incentives for customers residing in disadvantaged and low-income communities.

(6) Multilingual marketing, education, and outreach designed to increase awareness and adoption of clean mobility options.

(7) Programs that create high-quality jobs related to supporting new clean technologies in transportation and reduce household energy burdens related to vehicle charging.

(c) The commission shall consult with the disadvantaged community advisory group established pursuant to Section 400 of the Public Utilities Code and the advisory body created pursuant to Section 44272.5 to ensure that this section is effectively implemented.

(Added by Stats. 2023, Ch. 319, Sec. 7. (AB 126) Effective October 7, 2023.)