Summary:

 House Bill 563 (HB 563) prohibits codes and rules that require providing electric vehicle power transfer infrastructure or electric-vehicle-capable parking spaces in residential or commercial construction. 

 

Legislation Overview:

 House Bill 563 (HB 563) creates a new section of the Construction Industries Licensing Act (Section 67-35-1 et seq NMSA 1978) that requires the Construction Industries Division (CID) to establish minimum standards for the installation of individual electric vehicle supply equipment and the infrastructure required for the plug-in power transfer for an individual electric vehicle. It prohibits the adoption of standards or rules that specify a minimum number of required electric vehicle supply equipment spaces or electric vehicle capable spaces in a parking lot or parking structure; that require providing electric vehicle power transfer infrastructure or electric-vehicle-capable parking spaces in residential or commercial construction, parking lots and parking structures; or that require a person to install such infrastructure. HB 563 defines electric vehicle capable space and electric vehicle supply equipment 

 

Current Law:

 In January 2024, the CID adopted both the 2021 Commercial Energy Conservation Code and the 2021 Residential Energy Conservation Code which will require electric vehicle infrastructure to be built into new commercial and residential construction projects.
The state established a NM Clean Cars Tax Credit. In addition to a tax credit for the purchase or lease of an electric vehicle, homeowners and businesses are also eligible to receive one $400 tax credit per level 2 charger installed. Charging stations must be installed by a licensed electrician and connected to your local electricity network.
Governor Michelle Lujan Grisham’s Climate Change Executive Order established a state goal to reduce greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions by 45% by 2030. The order includes the Clean Cars New Mexico initiative which centers on adopting stricter emission standards for new cars and trucks offered for sale in the state. 
https://www.env.nm.gov/climateaction/the-new-mexico-clean-car-tax-credit/
https://www.rld.nm.gov/2024/01/25/construction-industries-commission-votes-to-adopt-new-energy-efficient-building-codes-that-support-electric-vehicle-infrastructure/