California Air Resources Board

Summary 

Would have prohibited CARB, by January 1, 2026, from enforcing any regulation requiring the purchase and use of zero-emission trucks that have greater than 8,500 pounds gross vehicle weight rating operating at land ports of entry, which the bill defined as land ports of entry on the California-Mexico border within a commercial zone. This bill would have also required CARB, after January 1, 2026, if enforcing regulations requiring the purchase and use of zero-emission trucks with greater than 8,500 pounds gross vehicle weight rating operating at a land port of entry within a commercial zone, to have the burden of proof that a regulated fleet operator has reasonable access to an economically feasible charging or fueling infrastructure. This bill would have also provided a number of exemptions to heavy-duty truck electrification regulations. Was not heard in the Assembly Transportation Committee. 

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Would have increased the priority population minimum investment amounts for California Climate Investments from 25% to 50% for disadvantaged communities and from 5% to 15% for low-income communities. Was not heard in the Assembly Natural Resources Committee.

Summary

Urges the United States Congress and President Biden to: 1) fully fund the United States Environmental Protection Agency’s Comprehensive Infrastructure Solution for the Tijuana River due to the ongoing impacts to public health, the environment, and the local economy caused by cross-border pollution, and 2) include sufficient ongoing operation and maintenance funding for the South Bay International Wastewater Treatment Plant in future federal budgets and provide funding to address ongoing cross-border pollution impacting the New River. The measure also urges President Biden to declare a national emergency due to the ongoing impacts caused by cross-border pollution in the Tijuana River Valley..

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Summary

Would have established the Equitable Access to Zero-Emission Vehicles Fund and would make moneys in the fund available, upon appropriation by the Legislature, to establish a program no later than January 1, 2025, to offer rebates for the purchase of zero-emission vehicles to underserved individuals, as specified. This bill would have also required CARB to submit a report to the Legislature every two years, starting on or before December 31, 2026, that describes the rebates, recommendations to improve the equitable distribution of the Fund, and any recommendations to better complement the Clean Cars 4 All Program. Was not heard in the Assembly Transportation.

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Summary 

Requires CARB, by January 1, 2026, not to enforce any regulation requiring the purchase and use of zero-emission trucks with greater than 8,500 pounds gross vehicle weight rating operating at land ports of entry, which the bill defines as land ports of entry on the California-Mexico border within a commercial zone. The bill also requires CARB, after January 1, 2026, if enforcing regulations requiring the purchase and use of zero-emission trucks with greater than 8,500 pounds gross vehicle weight rating operating at a land port of entry within a commercial zone, then CARB must have the burden of proof that a regulated fleet operator has reasonable access to an economically feasible charging or fueling infrastructure. The bill also provides a number of exemptions to heavy-duty truck electrification regulations. Was not heard in the Assembly Transportation Committee.

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Summary 

Increases the priority population minimum investment amounts from the California Climate Investments from 25% to 50% for disadvantaged communities and from 5% to 15% for low-income communities. Was not heard in the Assembly Natural Resources Committee.

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