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Committee hears federal and state developments on EV transition, Clean Air Act waivers and tax credits
Summary
Townsend and staff updated the committee on federal threats to California's waiver authority under the Clean Air Act and possible federal changes to tax credits in budget reconciliation. Members were advised local procurement targets remain in force but supply and tax‑credit changes could affect vehicle availability and costs.
Townsend federal representative Joseph briefed the committee on developments affecting the electric vehicle (EV) transition: congressional resolutions targeting California’s Clean Air Act waiver authority, and federal budget reconciliation proposals that could alter or phase out tax credits created by the Inflation Reduction Act (IRA).
Why it matters: Committee members were reminded that the California Air Resources Board (CARB) and state procurement rules remain in force regardless…
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