Bill Text: CA AB630 | 2017-2018 | Regular Session | Amended
Bill Title: Vehicles: retirement and replacement.
Spectrum: Partisan Bill (Democrat 1-0)
Status: (Passed) 2017-10-10 - Chaptered by Secretary of State - Chapter 636, Statutes of 2017. [AB630 Detail]
Download: California-2017-AB630-Amended.html
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September 08, 2017 |
Amended
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September 01, 2017 |
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June 28, 2017 |
Assembly Bill | No. 630 |
Introduced by Assembly Member Cooper |
February 14, 2017 |
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The people of the State of California do enact as follows:
SECTION 1.
Section 44124 is added to the Health and Safety Code, immediately preceding Section 44124.5, to read:44124.
For purposes of this article, the following terms have the following meanings:SEC. 2.
Section 44124.5 is added to the Health and Safety Code, immediately preceding Section 44125, to read:44124.5.
(a) The Clean Cars 4 All Program is hereby established and is to be administered by the state board to focus on achieving reductions in the emissions of greenhouse gases, improvements in air quality, and benefits to low-income state residents through the replacement of high-polluter motor vehicles with cleaner and more efficient motor vehicles or a mobility option.SEC. 3.
Section 44125 of the Health and Safety Code is amended to read:44125.
(a) No later than July 1, 2009, the state board, in consultation with the bureau, shall adopt a program to commence on January 1, 2010, that allows for the voluntary retirement of passenger vehicles and light-duty and medium-duty trucks that are high polluters. The program shall be administered by the bureau pursuant to guidelines adopted by the state board.SEC. 3.5.
Section 44125 of the Health and Safety Code is amended to read:44125.
(a) (1) No later than July 1, 2009, the state board, in consultation with the bureau, shall adopt a program to commence on January 1, 2010, that allows for the voluntary retirement of passenger vehicles and light-duty and medium-duty trucks that are high polluters. The program shall be administered by the bureau pursuant to guidelines adopted by the state board.(b)No later than June 30, 2015, the state board, in consultation with the bureau, shall update the program established pursuant to subdivision (a).
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(8)Streamlined administration to simplify participation while protecting the accountability of moneys spent.
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(d)When updating the guidelines to the program established pursuant to subdivision (a), the state board shall study and consider all the following elements:
(1)Methods of financial assistance other than vouchers.
(2)An option for automobile dealerships or other used car sellers to accept cars for retirement, provided the cars are dismantled consistent with the requirements of the program.
(3)An incentive structure with varied incentive amounts to maximize program participation and cost-effective emissions reductions.
(4)Increased emphasis on the replacement of high polluters with cleaner vehicles or the increased use of public transit and car sharing that results in the increased utilization of the vehicle replacement and mobility option component of the program.
(5)Increased emphasis on the reduction of greenhouse gas emissions through increased vehicle efficiency or transit and car sharing use as a result of the program.
(6)Increased partnerships and outreach with community-based organizations.
(e)For purposes of this section, the following terms have the following meanings:
(1)“Car sharing” has the same definition as in Section 44258.
(2)“Mobility option” means a voucher for public transit or car sharing.