This bill aims to eliminate the delegation of authority related to California motor vehicle emissions standards in Washington State, addressing the complications that have arisen from this policy. It highlights that the current regulations have hindered individuals from registering vehicles that meet federal manufacturing standards, resulting in over 407,000 exemptions granted by the Department of Licensing in just one year. The legislation seeks to streamline the vehicle registration process, reduce administrative burdens, and ensure that all vehicles on public roads are legally registered.

To achieve these goals, the bill includes several key provisions: it repeals existing laws that require the Department of Ecology to adopt California's emissions standards, prohibits the adoption of any such standards in the future, and directs the Department of Licensing to begin licensing vehicles previously barred due to these standards. Additionally, it mandates the Department of Ecology to repeal any related rules. The bill is declared an emergency measure, taking effect immediately to preserve public peace, health, and safety.