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WA HB1041
Bill
Status
1/13/2025
Primary Sponsor
Jim Walsh
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AI Summary
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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
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Prohibits state and local governments from issuing rules that restrict or ban tires based on energy efficiency or rolling resistance ratings
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Prevents the Department of Ecology from adopting restrictions on tire manufacture, sale, or use even if California's regulations include such restrictions
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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)
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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