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implement programs and incentives that promote the purchase of or 1 conversion to alternative fuel vehicles. The department must work 2 with the interagency electric vehicle coordinating council to develop 3 and implement alternative fuel vehicle programs and incentives. 4 (b) In developing and implementing programs and incentives under 5 this subsection, the department must prioritize programs and 6 incentives that: 7 (i) Will serve individuals living in an overburdened community, 8 as defined in RCW 70A.02.010; 9 (ii) Will serve individuals who are in greatest need of this 10 assistance in order to reduce the carbon emissions and other 11 environmental impacts of their current mode of transportation in the 12 overburdened community in which they live; and 13 (iii) Will serve low-income communities, communities with the 14 greatest health disparities, and communities of color that are most 15 likely to receive the greatest health benefits from the programs 16 through a reduction in greenhouse gas emissions and other pollutants 17 that will result in improved groundwater and stormwater quality, 18 improved air quality, and reductions in noise pollution. 19 (3) $69,000,000 of the general fund—state appropriation for 20 fiscal year 2024 and $69,000,000 of the general fund—state 21 appropriation for fiscal year 2025 are provided solely for the 22 development of community electric vehicle charging infrastructure. 23 (a) Funding provided in this section must be used for projects 24 that provide a benefit to the public through development, 25 demonstration, and deployment of clean energy technologies that save 26 energy and reduce energy costs, reduce harmful air emissions, or 27 increase energy independence for the state. 28 (b) Projects that receive funding under this section must be 29 implemented by, or include partners from, one or more of the 30 following: Local governments, federally recognized tribal 31 governments, or public and private electrical utilities that serve 32 retail customers in the state. 33 (c) Grant funding must be used for level 2 or higher charging 34 infrastructure and related costs including but not limited to 35 construction and site improvements. Projects may include a robust 36 public and private outreach plan that includes engaging with affected 37 parties in conjunction with the new electric vehicle infrastructure. 38 (d) The department must prioritize funding for projects in the 39 following order: 40 p. 93 ESSB 5187.SL