9/30/04-Gov. Arnold Schwarzenegger has signed a bill designed to prevent older, Mexican trucks that are more likely to cause pollution from operating in California.
The new law, previously AB1009, requires all trucks entering California – including those entering from other parts of the United States or from Mexico under NAFTA – to meet the U.S. emissions standards in effect for the truck’s model year.
The bill received final approval from the Senate Aug. 26 on a vote of 27-10; the Assembly OK’d the Senate’s amendments Aug. 28 by a vote of 56-23. Schwarzenegger signed the bill into law Sept. 29.
It does not require the out-of-state – or out-of-U.S. – trucks to follow California’s more stringent environmental regulations, because likely that would not stand up under the international trade agreement or other laws.

9/14/04-A bill designed to prevent older, Mexican trucks that are more likely to cause pollution from operating in California is on its way to Gov. Arnold Schwarzenegger’s desk.
AB1009, introduced by Assemblywoman Fran Pavley, D-Agoura Hills, would require all trucks entering California – including those entering from other parts of the United States or from Mexico under NAFTA – to meet the U.S. emissions standards in effect for the truck’s model year.
The bill received final approval from the Senate Aug. 26 on a vote of 27-10; the Assembly OK’d the Senate’s amendments Aug. 28 by a vote of 56-23.
It would not require the out-of-state – or out-of-U.S. – trucks to follow California’s more stringent environmental regulations, because likely that would not stand up under the international trade agreement or other laws.
For bill status, call (916) 445-2323.

6/23/04-A bill in the Senate Transportation Committee would require Mexican trucks entering the United States under NAFTA to meet the same federal emissions requirements as U.S. trucks.
AB1009, sponsored by Assemblywoman Fran Pavley, D-Agoura Hills, not only targets Mexican trucks, but any truck that enters California. However, the bill would not require out-of-state – or out-of-U.S. – trucks to follow California’s more stringent environmental regulations.
If approved by the full Senate, the bill would return to the Assembly for approval of changes adding the Mexican truck requirement.
For bill status, call (916) 445-2323.