AB-605
Energy & Environment

Lower Emissions Cargo Handling Equipment Pilot program.

Engrossed
CA
2025-2026 Regular Session
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Key Takeaways

  • Establishes a pilot program to reduce emissions from cargo handling equipment at California ports and rail yards.
  • Requires cargo handling equipment to meet strict emission standards of less than 1g CO2 per kWh or km.
  • Protects qualifying equipment purchased before December 31, 2027 from being banned during its useful life.
  • Mandates manufacturers to obtain third-party validation of emission certifications and label qualifying equipment.

Summary

Assembly Member Muratsuchi's Lower Emissions Cargo Handling Equipment Pilot program establishes new parameters for cargo handling equipment at California's ports and intermodal railyards, creating a framework for equipment that meets specific carbon dioxide emission standards. The program applies to self-propelled vehicles and equipment used to lift or move container cargo, including top handlers, side handlers, straddle carriers, reach stackers, forklifts, loaders, and aerial lifts that emit less than 1 g CO2/kWh or less than 1 g CO2/km.

Under the program, manufacturers must obtain third-party validation of their emission certifications and affix labels to qualifying equipment indicating program participation and purchase dates. Equipment must include documentation of its useful life, which cannot exceed the average operational lifespan specified in existing state regulations. The State Air Resources Board cannot adopt regulations prohibiting the use of equipment purchased through this program before December 31, 2027, for the duration of its documented useful life.

The bill maintains the board's authority to implement future emission standards while providing certainty for early adopters of lower-emission technologies. The program operates without additional rulemaking requirements, taking effect immediately upon adoption. Automated cargo handling equipment, on-road vehicles, excavators, and dozers are excluded from the program's scope.

Key Dates

Next Step
Referred to the Senate Standing Committee on Environmental Quality
Next Step
Senate Committee
Referred to the Senate Standing Committee on Environmental Quality
Hearing has not been scheduled yet
Vote on Assembly Floor
Assembly Floor
Vote on Assembly Floor
AB 605 Muratsuchi Assembly Third Reading
Assembly Appropriations Hearing
Assembly Committee
Assembly Appropriations Hearing
Do pass
Assembly Natural Resources Hearing
Assembly Committee
Assembly Natural Resources Hearing
Do pass and be re-referred to the Committee on [Appropriations] with recommendation: To Consent Calendar
Assembly Transportation Hearing
Assembly Committee
Assembly Transportation Hearing
Do pass and be re-referred to the Committee on [Natural Resources]
Introduced
Assembly Floor
Introduced
Read first time. To print.

Contacts

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Al MuratsuchiD
Assemblymember
Bill Author
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Eloise ReyesD
Senator
Committee Member
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Melissa HurtadoD
Senator
Committee Member
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Lena GonzalezD
Senator
Committee Member
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Megan DahleR
Senator
Committee Member
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Al MuratsuchiD
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Eloise ReyesD
Senator
Committee Member
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Melissa HurtadoD
Senator
Committee Member
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Lena GonzalezD
Senator
Committee Member
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Megan DahleR
Senator
Committee Member
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Catherine BlakespearD
Senator
Committee Member
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Caroline MenjivarD
Senator
Committee Member
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Sasha Renee PerezD
Senator
Committee Member

Similar Past Legislation

Bill NumberTitleIntroduced DateStatusLink to Bill
AB-2760
Lower Emissions Equipment at Seaports and Intermodal Yards Program.
February 2024
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Introduced By

Al Muratsuchi
Al MuratsuchiD
California State Assembly Member
40% progression
Bill has passed all readings in its first house and is ready to move to the other house (6/4/2025)

Latest Voting History

June 4, 2025
PASS
Assembly Floor
Vote on Assembly Floor
AyesNoesNVRTotalResult
780179PASS

Key Takeaways

  • Establishes a pilot program to reduce emissions from cargo handling equipment at California ports and rail yards.
  • Requires cargo handling equipment to meet strict emission standards of less than 1g CO2 per kWh or km.
  • Protects qualifying equipment purchased before December 31, 2027 from being banned during its useful life.
  • Mandates manufacturers to obtain third-party validation of emission certifications and label qualifying equipment.

Get Involved

Act Now!

Email the authors or create an email template to send to all relevant legislators.

Introduced By

Al Muratsuchi
Al MuratsuchiD
California State Assembly Member

Summary

Assembly Member Muratsuchi's Lower Emissions Cargo Handling Equipment Pilot program establishes new parameters for cargo handling equipment at California's ports and intermodal railyards, creating a framework for equipment that meets specific carbon dioxide emission standards. The program applies to self-propelled vehicles and equipment used to lift or move container cargo, including top handlers, side handlers, straddle carriers, reach stackers, forklifts, loaders, and aerial lifts that emit less than 1 g CO2/kWh or less than 1 g CO2/km.

Under the program, manufacturers must obtain third-party validation of their emission certifications and affix labels to qualifying equipment indicating program participation and purchase dates. Equipment must include documentation of its useful life, which cannot exceed the average operational lifespan specified in existing state regulations. The State Air Resources Board cannot adopt regulations prohibiting the use of equipment purchased through this program before December 31, 2027, for the duration of its documented useful life.

The bill maintains the board's authority to implement future emission standards while providing certainty for early adopters of lower-emission technologies. The program operates without additional rulemaking requirements, taking effect immediately upon adoption. Automated cargo handling equipment, on-road vehicles, excavators, and dozers are excluded from the program's scope.

40% progression
Bill has passed all readings in its first house and is ready to move to the other house (6/4/2025)

Key Dates

Next Step
Referred to the Senate Standing Committee on Environmental Quality
Next Step
Senate Committee
Referred to the Senate Standing Committee on Environmental Quality
Hearing has not been scheduled yet
Vote on Assembly Floor
Assembly Floor
Vote on Assembly Floor
AB 605 Muratsuchi Assembly Third Reading
Assembly Appropriations Hearing
Assembly Committee
Assembly Appropriations Hearing
Do pass
Assembly Natural Resources Hearing
Assembly Committee
Assembly Natural Resources Hearing
Do pass and be re-referred to the Committee on [Appropriations] with recommendation: To Consent Calendar
Assembly Transportation Hearing
Assembly Committee
Assembly Transportation Hearing
Do pass and be re-referred to the Committee on [Natural Resources]
Introduced
Assembly Floor
Introduced
Read first time. To print.

Latest Voting History

June 4, 2025
PASS
Assembly Floor
Vote on Assembly Floor
AyesNoesNVRTotalResult
780179PASS

Contacts

Profile
Al MuratsuchiD
Assemblymember
Bill Author
Not Contacted
Not Contacted
Profile
Eloise ReyesD
Senator
Committee Member
Not Contacted
Not Contacted
Profile
Melissa HurtadoD
Senator
Committee Member
Not Contacted
Not Contacted
Profile
Lena GonzalezD
Senator
Committee Member
Not Contacted
Not Contacted
Profile
Megan DahleR
Senator
Committee Member
Not Contacted
Not Contacted
0 of 8 row(s) selected.
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Select All Legislators
Profile
Al MuratsuchiD
Assemblymember
Bill Author
Profile
Eloise ReyesD
Senator
Committee Member
Profile
Melissa HurtadoD
Senator
Committee Member
Profile
Lena GonzalezD
Senator
Committee Member
Profile
Megan DahleR
Senator
Committee Member
Profile
Catherine BlakespearD
Senator
Committee Member
Profile
Caroline MenjivarD
Senator
Committee Member
Profile
Sasha Renee PerezD
Senator
Committee Member

Similar Past Legislation

Bill NumberTitleIntroduced DateStatusLink to Bill
AB-2760
Lower Emissions Equipment at Seaports and Intermodal Yards Program.
February 2024
Failed
Showing 1 of 1 items
Page 1 of 1