They tried it as an amendmedt to SB1 and failed. Now they're trying to pass it as a bill but they will fail again. And a cherry on top, there is SB 194 to stop their local shenanigans.
No, sen. Miguez specifically said it is intended to incentivize people to get educated and get permit.
But I haven't seen any intent to reduce permit cost.
I'd wonder about the costs of recycling of old EVs and more important, of their batteries. Both monetary and ecological. Internal cynic says nobody in charge gave a slightest thought.
I think Putin stated it pretty clear. I don't know whether his full speach available in English with accurate translation, but in Russian it made perfect sense.