b'2023 WPMA State Report Rank Choice Voting is a new concept to change the election pro- of minimizing and managing overlapping authority of multiple cess. One that is being pushed at many levels across the country.agencies and to engage stakeholders across the spectrum, includ-So far, the jury is out as to whether such a dramatic change ining IPM&CSA. how we vote will produce the promised results. Watch for thisEV Road User Fee Working GroupNewly formed stake-debate about one of the most fundamental elements of our demo-cratic system to be a major issue in 2024.holder group to look at how EVs fit into Idahos infrastruc-Industry Issues2024 / ture and highway funding picture. Idaho Strategic Energy Alliance - Alternative Fuels Task What are we working on? Federal Priority Issues Force Report Idaho State NEVI PlanState of Idaho Credit Card Feeslegislation to reduce swipe fees and allowElectric Vehicle Infrastructure Baseline Plan retailers a choice of networks, $30 million in federal funding to install EV adding much-needed competi- chargers across the state. tion and saving $15 billion perSuccessful PAC Eventsyear (around $9000 per storeHelp IPM&CSA Support Like-Mindedper year).Candidates EPA Rules on auto emis- IPM&CSA PAC Supports Our Allies at the Statehouse: sions, bulk plant vapor re- IPM&CSA commits time and resources to legislative and covery, and fuel standards.statewide races and supports elected officials who share our National Highway Trafficphilosophy of government policy and regulations. In the past Safety Administration20+ years, the Idaho PAC has raised $382,738 and contributed (NHTSA) emission$202,550 to candidates! Most importantly - Idaho marketers regulations & CAFcontinue to build relationships with key legislators and govern-standards for light andment officials to ensure that our industry is represented in the medium duty vehicles.development of Idaho laws and regulations. The 2021 legislative session proved the value of personal relationships with lawmak-Transportation and EnergyGreenhouse gas emissionsers as we were able to pass legislation to update and clarify and consumer access to affordable, reliable, and efficient trans- the Idaho Consumer Protection Act. Had we been unsuccessful, portation. EV funding and tax incentives. Idaho would have set a very bad precedent for price-gouging TobaccoFDA rules on menthol, flavors and vape products.enforcement, possibly nationwide. Idaho - The Lay of the Land for 2024: Bringing Value Inside the Process: As we roll into a new year and a new elec-tion cycle, IPM&CSA is well positioned to protect and defend our industry in the 2024 legislative session. As always, we will be on guard for new taxes and regula-tions. And we are always on the watch for transportation and fuel-related legislation. Proposals that provide tax and market in-centives to enhance the use of E-Vehicles, renewable fuels and alternative energy are gaining ground across the country, and we can expect them toAs always, thanks to our marketer members, vendors and friends appear in Idaho. As our neighboring states adopt aggressive poli- who support our IPM&CSA PAC golf tournaments that make cies to eliminate fossil fuels, here in Idaho we should be preparedthese contributions possible! Also, a huge Thank You to our to explain and defend the value of liquid petroleum fuels in themarketer member companies who donate countless hours toenergy marketplace. We know that many of our marketer mem- making these events a success!bers doing business in surrounding states are dealing with theseBy the NumbersIPM&CSA Political Contributions to State complicated, costly, and often confusing anti-fossil fuel policies.Legislators & Constitutional OfficersHere are some groups we are engaged with: Office of EnergyIn the 2022-23 Cycle:and Mineral ResourcesOEMR is the state agency coordinat-ing many of the EV and energy policy issues at the state level for $14,750 to 38 candidates / May Primary Election Idaho. They coordinate other state agencies, such as DEQ, ITD, IDL and the PUC, with common interest in or authority for these $8300 to 29 candidates / November General Election matters. OEMR is the point of contact for the state, with the goal WPMA News / Winter 202323'