The bill H.65 proposes to prohibit Vermont from utilizing California's Clean Air Act waiver to establish motor vehicle emission standards. It amends several sections of the Vermont Statutes Annotated, 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, which are currently in place.

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 a departure from California's regulatory framework for vehicle emissions. The amendments aim to ensure that Vermont's emission control requirements are independent of California's standards, while still allowing the Secretary to establish necessary rules to manage air pollution within the state.

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