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WA HB1117

WA HB1117
Removing the delegation of authority related to California motor vehicle emissions standards to generate new transportation revenue for the state by reducing administration burdens on the government and the people.


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Introduced
01/13/2025
In Committee
01/13/2025
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead

Introduced Session

2025-2026 Regular Session

Bill Summary

AN ACT Relating to removing the delegation of authority related 2 to California motor vehicle emissions standards to generate new 3 transportation revenue for the state by reducing administration 4 burdens on the government and the people; adding a new section to 5 chapter 70A.15 RCW; creating new sections; repealing RCW 70A.30.010 6 and 70A.30.030; and declaring an emergency. 7

AI Summary

This bill aims to remove Washington state's delegation of authority related to California motor vehicle emissions standards, which had been causing registration difficulties for vehicle owners. From September 2023 to September 2024, the Department of Licensing had to grant 407,541 exemptions for vehicles that met federal manufacturing standards but could not be registered under the previous California emissions rules. The bill repeals two existing laws (RCW 70A.30.010 and RCW 70A.30.030) that previously authorized the adoption of California motor vehicle emissions standards, and adds a new section to state law explicitly prohibiting the Department of Ecology from adopting any California motor vehicle emissions standards. Additionally, the bill directs the Department of Licensing to begin licensing vehicles that were previously prohibited due to these standards, provided they meet other state requirements, and instructs the Department of Ecology to repeal any rules implementing the California emissions standards. The bill is declared an emergency measure, taking effect immediately, with the intent of improving vehicle registration processes and reducing administrative burdens for government agencies and vehicle owners.

Committee Categories

Agriculture and Natural Resources

Sponsors (20)

Last Action

First reading, referred to Environment & Energy. (on 01/13/2025)

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