Although Democratic lawmakers overwhelmingly approved a 2050 net-zero emissions goal two years ago, the two pieces of natural legislation — and the debates around them — show that tensions remain in the party (which controls both the legislative and executive branches) over how to best move forward on facilitating a transition toward decarbonization.

The goal is clear: To reduce statewide greenhouse gas emissions to net-zero by 2050. The challenge is how to get there.

A new report from environmental groups concludes that Nevada will not meet its 2050 greenhouse gas reduction goals with existing policies, and it urges the state to adopt an ambitious approach, including a transition to roughly 80 percent renewable energy by 2030.

Introduced on Monday, SB114 would impose a 10 percent surcharge on electric vehicle charging ports and deposit tax funds in the State Highway Fund, the budgetary account for road construction and repair funded primarily by gasoline taxes. If approved, the bill would take effect in 2020.