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WA HB1041

Bill

Status

Introduced

1/13/2025

Primary Sponsor

Jim Walsh

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Origin

House of Representatives

2025-2026 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Permits any person to manufacture, use, or sell passenger vehicle tires in Washington that comply with federal motor vehicle safety standards under 49 U.S.C. Sec. 30111

  • Prohibits state and local governments from issuing rules that restrict or ban tires based on energy efficiency or rolling resistance ratings

  • Prevents the Department of Ecology from adopting restrictions on tire manufacture, sale, or use even if California's regulations include such restrictions

  • Bars state and local agencies from regulating tires under Washington's comprehensive climate response strategy (chapter 70A.05 RCW) or greenhouse gas reduction programs (chapter 70A.45 RCW)

  • Creates a new chapter in Title 19 RCW establishing consumer choice protections for federally-compliant tires

Legislative Description

Improving choices of replacement tires for consumers.

Last Action

By resolution, reintroduced and retained in present status.

1/12/2026

Committee Referrals

Environment & Energy1/13/2025

Full Bill Text

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