HB 3119
Prohibits the Department of Environmental Quality from implementing or enforcing the Advanced Clean Trucks regulations before January 1, 2027.
Jurisdiction
Oregon
Session
2025 Regular Session
Committee
Climate, Energy, and Environment
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Support
71%
Oppose
29%
- Introduced
- Passed House
- Passed Senate
- To Governor
- Became Law
Bill overview
This bill prevents Oregon’s Department of Environmental Quality from starting to enforce regulations based on California’s Advanced Clean Trucks program until January 1, 2027. These regulations aim to increase the sales of zero-emission trucks. The bill declares an emergency, allowing it to take effect immediately. It essentially pauses the implementation of these stricter emissions standards.
Key provisions
- Prohibits implementation of Advanced Clean Trucks regulations.
- Specifies the regulations covered as part of the California Low Emission Vehicle program.
- Sets a delay until January 1, 2027, for enforcement.
- Defines ‘Advanced Clean Trucks regulations’ as the 2021 California Air Resources Board adoption.
- Allows the Department of Environmental Quality to operate without enforcing the regulations before 2027.
Who is affected
- Department of Environmental Quality
- Truck Manufacturers
- Motor Vehicle Dealers
- Oregon Businesses involved in trucking
Notable changes
- Delays enforcement of California’s Advanced Clean Trucks regulations.
- Overrides existing laws (ORS 468A.360) regarding emissions standards.
- Provides a specific date (January 1, 2027) for the regulations to take effect.
Sponsors
Official sponsors from legislative records.
Primary sponsors
Shelly Boshart Davis
Cosponsors
Arguments in favor
Reasons to support this legislation.
Supporters of the bill emphasize its benefits for Oregon businesses, farms, and citizens, citing concerns about the environmental impact and affordability of transitioning to electric vehicles. Many for a measured approach to reduce emissions, arguing that the current infrastructure is not equipped to support rapid implementation of regulations. Some express concerns about the paradoxical increase in emissions, economic realities, and broader implications on the industry, while others highlight their company's efforts to reduce emissions and invest in alternative fuels. A majority of delaying or repealing the regulation due to its perceived harm to the state's economy and small businesses, citing the need for technological advancements and infrastructure development before implementing stricter regulations.
Source: Testimony Summaries
Arguments opposed
Reasons to oppose this legislation.
Opponents of HB 3119 argue that banning diesel trucks will have significant negative impacts on Oregon's economy, particularly for industries such as farming and trucking. They express concerns about the practicality of implementing California's Advanced Clean Truck (ACT) rules for Oregon's RV industry and the lack of response to climate change from decision-makers. Many testifiers also emphasize the need to prioritize public health over industrial interests, citing the severe human health problems caused by air pollution from diesel engines. Additionally, opponents argue that delaying the implementation of the ACT Rule would harm Oregonians' health, economy, and environment, while also undermining market stability for companies innovating on zero-emission technologies.