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SB 509 Oregon Senate · 2025 Regular Session

Relating to motor vehicle emission standards.

Summary
Prohibits the Environmental Quality Commission from adopting motor vehicle emission standards to implement California standards requiring that some or all medium- or heavy-duty vehicles sold in the state be zero-emission vehicles. Prohibits the Department of Environmental Quality from enforcing such standards adopted prior to the effective date of the Act.
Issues: ✗ EnergyOpposes EnergyBlocks implementation of California's zero-emission vehicle standards, directly weakening clean transportation policies tied to renewable energy infrastructure adoption.95% confidence ✗ EnvironmentOpposes EnvironmentBlocks California's zero-emission vehicle standards, preventing stricter emissions regulations and weakening environmental protections for air quality.95% confidence ✗ TransportationOpposes TransportationBill prohibits adoption/enforcement of zero-emission vehicle standards for medium/heavy-duty vehicles, directly opposing sustainable transportation initiatives promoting cleaner vehicle regulations.95% confidence
Bill status in committee 1 of 4 stages cleared
Introduction
Jan 2025
Committee Review
Floor Vote
Governor
Introduced Jan 13, 2025 Last action Jun 28, 2025
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Jun 28, 2025
Upper · Passed
In committee upon adjournment.
upper
Jan 17, 2025
Committee
Referred to Energy and Environment.
upper
Jan 13, 2025
Introduced
Introduction and first reading. Referred to President's desk.
upper
1 primary · 0 co-sponsors

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David Smith
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