This bill introduces a new section to the Air Quality Control Act that prohibits the environmental improvement board from creating or maintaining rules that mandate manufacturers to produce or sell a specific percentage of zero-emission vehicles in a given model year. The intent of this legislation is to restrict regulatory requirements related to the production and sale of zero-emission vehicles, thereby impacting how manufacturers approach vehicle emissions control.

The new legal language clearly states that the board cannot enforce such rules, which may affect the state's efforts to promote zero-emission vehicles and control motor vehicle emissions. This change reflects a shift in regulatory policy regarding environmental standards for vehicle production in New Mexico.