Senator Grove's proposal to modify California's vehicle emissions testing requirements would fully exempt collector vehicles that are at least 35 model years old from smog check requirements. The measure, known as Leno's Law, eliminates the current partial exemption that requires these vehicles to undergo specific components of emissions testing while exempting them from others.
Under the proposed changes, qualifying collector vehicles would no longer need smog certification for either biennial registration renewals or ownership transfers. The bill also institutes an $8 fee on ownership transfers of vehicles four model years old or newer, with proceeds directed to the Vehicle Inspection and Repair Fund. This modification affects the documentation requirements outlined in both the Health and Safety Code and Vehicle Code.
The measure maintains existing smog check requirements for other vehicle categories, including the current exemptions for pre-1976 vehicles, recent model year vehicles, and certain diesel-powered vehicles. The Department of Consumer Affairs would continue to oversee the state's vehicle inspection and maintenance program, adjusting administrative procedures to reflect the revised exemption criteria for collector vehicles.
![]() Joe PattersonR Assembly Member | Bill Author | Not Contacted | |
![]() Laurie DaviesR Assembly Member | Bill Author | Not Contacted | |
![]() Rosilicie Ochoa BoghR Senator | Bill Author | Not Contacted | |
![]() Michelle RodriguezD Assembly Member | Bill Author | Not Contacted | |
![]() Laura RichardsonD Senator | Committee Member | Not Contacted |
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Senator Grove's proposal to modify California's vehicle emissions testing requirements would fully exempt collector vehicles that are at least 35 model years old from smog check requirements. The measure, known as Leno's Law, eliminates the current partial exemption that requires these vehicles to undergo specific components of emissions testing while exempting them from others.
Under the proposed changes, qualifying collector vehicles would no longer need smog certification for either biennial registration renewals or ownership transfers. The bill also institutes an $8 fee on ownership transfers of vehicles four model years old or newer, with proceeds directed to the Vehicle Inspection and Repair Fund. This modification affects the documentation requirements outlined in both the Health and Safety Code and Vehicle Code.
The measure maintains existing smog check requirements for other vehicle categories, including the current exemptions for pre-1976 vehicles, recent model year vehicles, and certain diesel-powered vehicles. The Department of Consumer Affairs would continue to oversee the state's vehicle inspection and maintenance program, adjusting administrative procedures to reflect the revised exemption criteria for collector vehicles.
Ayes | Noes | NVR | Total | Result |
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12 | 2 | 1 | 15 | PASS |
![]() Joe PattersonR Assembly Member | Bill Author | Not Contacted | |
![]() Laurie DaviesR Assembly Member | Bill Author | Not Contacted | |
![]() Rosilicie Ochoa BoghR Senator | Bill Author | Not Contacted | |
![]() Michelle RodriguezD Assembly Member | Bill Author | Not Contacted | |
![]() Laura RichardsonD Senator | Committee Member | Not Contacted |