Bill H.65 seeks to prohibit Vermont from utilizing California's Clean Air Act waiver to establish motor vehicle emission standards. The bill amends several sections of Vermont law, specifically 10 V.S.A. § 567, § 558, and § 592, to explicitly state that the Secretary of Natural Resources shall not adopt California's rules for new motor vehicles as authorized in the Clean Air Act. Additionally, the bill repeals the Vermont Low Emission Vehicle and Zero Emission Vehicle Rules, effectively eliminating any existing regulations that align with California's standards.

The bill also includes a provision that it will take effect on July 1, 2025. This legislative change reflects a shift in Vermont's approach to air pollution control, emphasizing state autonomy over vehicle emission standards and moving away from California's regulatory framework.

Statutes affected:
As Introduced: 10-567, 10-558, 10-592