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Senator’s bill to remove California clean‑car authority in Virginia receives PBI after heated debate
Summary
Senate Bill 806, which would remove the Air Board's authority to adopt California vehicle emission standards, was the subject of extensive testimony from business, administration and environmental groups and was passed by indefinitely (PBI) in committee by an 8–7 vote.
Senate Bill 806, introduced to remove authority for Virginia’s Air Pollution Control Board to adopt California vehicle emissions standards, drew extensive testimony from administration officials, business groups, conservation advocates and senators before the committee voted to pass the bill by indefinitely (PBI).
Senator Stewart, the bill’s patron, argued that adopting California’s standards is impractical for Virginia given current infrastructure constraints and rapid growth in electricity demand from data centers. He said the state should set its own…
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