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Introduced
01/27/2025
01/27/2025
In Committee
02/27/2025
02/27/2025
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
05/07/2025
05/07/2025
Introduced Session
Potential new amendment
2025 Regular Session
Bill Summary
When a catalytic converter mechanically fails or is stolen from a motor vehicle, current rules of the air quality control commission require the replacement to comply with the rules of the California air resources board. The bill creates a temporary exception that allows a person to use a replacement catalytic converter that complies with the standards established by rules of the federal environmental protection agency if: ! In the case of the theft of a catalytic converter, the theft has been reported to a law enforcement agency; and ! The owner or operator of the motor vehicle has made a reasonable effort to obtain the required replacement catalytic converter and has been unable to obtain the replacement catalytic converter. The exception is repealed, effective July 1, 2027.
AI Summary
This bill creates a temporary exception to Colorado's existing air quality and vehicle emissions regulations that allows motor vehicle owners to use a replacement catalytic converter that meets federal Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) standards instead of California Air Resources Board standards under specific circumstances. The exception applies when a catalytic converter has been stolen or mechanically fails, and the vehicle owner has reported the theft to law enforcement and made a reasonable effort to obtain a compliant replacement converter but cannot find one. The Air Quality Control Commission is required to adopt rules implementing this exception by October 1, 2025, and the entire provision will be automatically repealed on July 1, 2027. This temporary measure aims to provide relief to vehicle owners who might otherwise be unable to drive their vehicles due to difficulties in obtaining specific catalytic converter replacements, while still maintaining environmental protection goals by requiring compliance with federal emissions standards.
Committee Categories
Agriculture and Natural Resources, Budget and Finance
Sponsors (2)
Last Action
House Committee on Appropriations Lay Over Unamended - Amendment(s) Failed (on 05/13/2025)
Official Document
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://leg.colorado.gov/bills/hb25-1118 |
| Fiscal Note FN2 | https://leg.colorado.gov/sites/default/files/documents/2025A/bills/fn/2025a_hb1118_r1.pdf |
| House Energy & Environment Amendment L.002 | https://s3-us-west-2.amazonaws.com/leg.colorado.gov/2025A/amendments/0A82B18814D8092C87258C3E006852CD/HB1118_L.002.pdf |
| House Energy & Environment Amendment L.001 | https://s3-us-west-2.amazonaws.com/leg.colorado.gov/2025A/amendments/3BDEE2BEE63FE72D87258C3D007EC0F5/HB1118_L.001.pdf |
| Fiscal Note FN1 | https://leg.colorado.gov/sites/default/files/documents/2025A/bills/fn/2025a_hb1118_00.pdf |
| BillText | https://leg.colorado.gov/sites/default/files/documents/2025A/bills/2025a_1118_01.pdf |
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