Removing the delegation of authority related to California motor vehicle emissions standards to generate new transportation revenue for the state by reducing administration burdens on the government and the people.
HB 1117 repeals Washington State's adoption of California's motor vehicle emissions standards, which had caused registration barriers for vehicles meeting federal standards. The bill directly affects vehicle owners who previously needed 407,541 exemptions to register their vehicles and government agencies managing registrations. Key provisions require the Department of Licensing to register previously prohibited vehicles (if they meet state requirements) and direct the Department of Ecology to repeal all rules implementing California standards. This eliminates administrative burdens on both the public and government, allowing vehicles to be registered without exemptions under federal standards. The bill takes immediate effect as an emergency measure.
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Introduction
Jan 2026
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Governor
Introduced Jan 12, 2026
Last action Jan 12, 2026
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Jan 12, 2026
Introduced
By resolution, reintroduced and retained in present status.
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1 primary · 19 co-sponsors
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Legislator
Party
State
District
P
Andrew Barkis
RRepublican
Co
April Connors
RRepublican
Co
Brian Burnett
RRepublican
Co
Carolyn Eslick
RRepublican
Co
Chris Corry
RRepublican
Co
Cyndy Jacobsen
RRepublican
Co
Ed Orcutt
RRepublican
Co
Joe Schmick
RRepublican
Co
John Ley
RRepublican
Co
Josh Penner
RRepublican
Co
Mark Klicker
RRepublican
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