Clean Transportation Program: eligible programs and projects: electric vehicle charging stations: vandalism deterrence.

California AB1174 aimed to update the Clean Transportation Program to include measures for electric vehicle charging stations, specifically focusing on preventing vandalism at these sites. The bill sought to enhance infrastructure for electric vehicles by making it safer and more reliable for users. Ultimately, the bill did not pass.

Supporters of AB1174 would argue that this bill was a crucial step towards promoting electric vehicle adoption by ensuring that charging stations are protected from vandalism. They would emphasize that safer charging infrastructure is essential for California's clean energy goals and the transition to sustainable transportation.

Critics of AB1174 might contend that the bill was an unnecessary expenditure of resources, suggesting that existing programs already address the needs of electric vehicle infrastructure. They could argue that focusing on vandalism deterrence diverts attention from more pressing issues in transportation and environmental policy.