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WA SB5091

Bill

Official Source

Status

Introduced

1/13/2025

Primary Sponsor

Matt Boehnke

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Origin

Senate

2025-2026 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Repeals Washington's current requirement to adopt California's motor vehicle emission standards (RCW 70A.30.010)
  • Directs the Department of Ecology to adopt motor vehicle emission rules consistent with federal Clean Air Act standards instead of California standards
  • Prohibits the Department of Ecology from adopting California's motor vehicle emission standards as authorized under federal law (42 U.S.C. Sec. 7507)
  • Removes requirements that vehicles sold in Washington have California certification labels and meet California fleet average requirements
  • Amends vehicle registration and air conditioning equipment statutes to reference the new state emission standards framework

Legislative Description

Concerning motor vehicle emission standards for Washington.

Last Action

By resolution, reintroduced and retained in present status.

1/12/2026

Committee Referrals

Environment, Energy & Technology1/13/2025

Full Bill Text

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