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SB 103 - Maryland Clean Cars Act of 2007 - Key Vote

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Martin O'Malley signed this legislation.

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Legislation - Signed (Executive) -

Title: Maryland Clean Cars Act of 2007

Signed by Governor Martin O'Malley
Legislation - Concurrence Vote Passed (Senate) (37-10) -
Legislation - Bill Passed (House) (123-17) - (Key vote)

Title: Maryland Clean Cars Act of 2007

Vote Smart's Synopsis:

Vote to pass a bill that establishes strict vehicle emissions standards for vehicles sold in Maryland.

Highlights:
-Imposes California's emissions standards, which are stricter than federal emissions standards, on cars sold in Maryland starting in 2011 (sec. 1). -Requires annual reviews of changes made to California's emission standards by the California Air Resources Board (sec. 1). -Creates a Maryland Clean Car and Energy Policy Task Force to enforce the law (sec. 2). -Provides exemptions to the program, including vehicles sold out-of-state and any vehicles that would be exempted under California law (sec. 1). -Provides exemptions from mandatory tests and inspections for hybrid vehicles with at least 50 MPG (city) and zero-emission vehicles (sec. 3).
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Legislation - Bill Passed (Senate) (38-9) - (Key vote)

Title: Maryland Clean Cars Act of 2007

Vote Smart's Synopsis:

Vote to pass a bill that establishes strict vehicle emissions standards for vehicles sold in Maryland.

Highlights:
-Imposes California's emissions standards, which are stricter than federal emissions standards, on cars sold in Maryland starting in 2011 (sec. 1). -Requires annual reviews of changes made to California's emission standards by the California Air Resources Board (sec. 1). -Creates a Maryland Clean Car and Energy Policy Task Force to enforce the law (sec. 2). -Provides exemptions to the program, including vehicles sold out-of-state and any vehicles that would be exempted under California law (sec. 1).
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Legislation - Introduced (Senate) -

Title: Maryland Clean Cars Act of 2007

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