Bill > SB474

This bill seeks to fundamentally alter the regulatory authority of the California State Air Resources Board (CARB) by effectively removing its ability to independently create, modify, or eliminate regulations related to greenhouse gas emissions. Specifically, the bill would revoke CARB's regulatory powers and transform its role from a regulatory agency to an advisory body, requiring the board to provide recommendations and proposed measures to the Legislature for any future regulatory actions. Under this proposed legislation, existing laws granting CARB regulatory authority would be reinterpreted to mean that the board can only offer advice and suggest statutory changes, rather than directly implementing regulations. The bill importantly does not invalidate or repeal any regulations CARB has already adopted before January 1, 2026, which provides a transitional period and preserves existing regulatory frameworks. This proposed change would significantly reduce CARB's operational capacity in addressing climate change and greenhouse gas emissions, shifting the primary responsibility for environmental regulation from an executive agency to the legislative branch.

Agriculture and Natural Resources

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