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Originally Posted by Tobra
NFW this passes
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CA Senate has 40 members: 10R 30D, meaning every bill needs at least 21 votes on the senate floor to pass (and move on to the assembly).
The bill passed 12, 2 in transportation committee with
8 D supporting.
Assuming that all 10 R Senators and the 8 D that supported it in the transportation committee will support it on the floor, they need to find 3 more D votes to pass this bill in the Senate.
The Chairman of the Senate Transportation Committee, Senator Dave Cortese (D–San Jose), co-authored the bill and had this to say:
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Originally Posted by Senator Dave Cortese
These cars are rarely on the road, meticulously maintained, and represent a very small fraction of California's total vehicle emissions. This is a long-overdue, common-sense law that both protects hobbyists and collectors and continues to safeguard our environment. I fully support 'Leno’s Law,”
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Given the above D support, it seems likely they can find 3 more D votes and move the bill onto the Assembly.
I don't have any read yet on SB712's chances in the Assembly.
Given that Newsome seems certain to run for President, I believe he will sign this bill if it gets to his desk.
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Originally Posted by Tobra
EPA pulls CARB's exemption is the only way it happens.
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I would have never thought this possible until now but it is certainly a possibility that the EPA under Trump will do so.