Bill H.65 seeks to prohibit the state of Vermont from utilizing California's Clean Air Act waiver to establish motor vehicle emission standards. The bill amends existing laws to explicitly state that the Secretary of Natural Resources shall not adopt California's rules for new motor vehicles as authorized under the Clean Air Act. This prohibition is reiterated in multiple sections of the bill, including provisions related to motor vehicle pollution control, emission control requirements, and the Vermont Climate Action Plan.

Additionally, the bill includes the repeal of the Vermont Low Emission Vehicle and Zero Emission Vehicle Rules, which are currently in place. The effective date for this act is set for July 1, 2025. Overall, H.65 aims to restrict Vermont's regulatory framework concerning vehicle emissions, aligning it away from California's standards.

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