Directs DEP to adopt rules and regulations to implement California's current low emissions vehicle program, with certain exceptions regarding zero emmission vehicles.
This bill directs New Jersey's Department of Environmental Protection (DEP) to adopt rules implementing California's current low-emission vehicle program (specifically its "Advanced Clean Cars II" phase) by 2026. It requires the DEP to adopt regulations that align with California's standards but explicitly prohibits increasing the required percentage of zero-emission vehicles (ZEVs) beyond the level in effect in New Jersey as of November 1, 2023. The bill allows the DEP to include incentives or market mechanisms to encourage more ZEV adoption, while clarifying that "California Low Emission Vehicle program" refers to the entire program, not just its second phase. This directly affects vehicle manufacturers required to meet ZEV sales targets in New Jersey.
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Introduced Jan 13, 2026
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Introduced in the Senate, Referred to Senate Environment and Energy Committee
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John Burzichelli
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