Skip to content

Legislation Imposing California Vehicle Emissions Standards Held in Committee

Legislation Imposing California Vehicle Emissions Standards Held in Committee

February 24, 2024 Last Edit: July 18, 2024

“Thanks to public outcry, this harmful mandate was stopped this week,” said Noah Finley, Illinois State Director for NFIB, “but it could be resurrected again later this session. NFIB will continue to monitor this bill and others like it.”

After an outpouring of public opposition, legislation to adopt California’s vehicle emissions standards was held in committee this week.

HB 1634 (Gonzalez), if passed by the General Assembly and signed by Governor Pritzker, would outsource Illinois’ vehicle emissions standards to an unelected board in California.

It would require the Illinois Environmental Protection Agency (IEPA) to adopt and maintain rules implementing “the motor vehicle emissions standards of the State of California.”

After more than 3,700 individuals, groups, and businesses filed in opposition to these new vehicle-emissions standards, the sponsor agreed to hold the bill for the present and the committee hearing was canceled.

“Thanks to public outcry, this harmful mandate was stopped this week,” said Noah Finley, Illinois State Director for NFIB, “but it could be resurrected again later this session. NFIB will continue to monitor this bill and others like it.”

Get to know NFIB

NFIB is a member-driven organization advocating on behalf of small and independent businesses nationwide.

Receive our newsletter and email notification
Knowledge is power. Let us help you stay informed with breaking legislative news, regulatory updates, business tips, and more.

Related Articles

April 28, 2025
NFIB Illinois Opposes Inclusion of Mileage-Tax Pilot Program in…
HB 2963 includes a vehicle-mileage-tax pilot program for Illinois
Read More
April 28, 2025
Conflict Heard on Maine Paid Family Leave Bills
Read More
April 28, 2025
TAKE ACTION: Tell Illinois Lawmakers to Vote NO on Prevailing W…
Illinois lawmakers are looking to broaden the state’s prevailing wage man…
Read More
Handsome Man shopping online
April 21, 2025
Illinois Legislative Deadline Extended for Job-Tax Proposal
A number of Illinois senators have signaled support
Read More

© 2001 - 2025 National Federation of Independent Business. All Rights Reserved. Terms and Conditions | Privacy Policy | Accessibility