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SEMA Disappointed California Governor Passes on Zero-Emission Aftermarket Conversion Project

June 17, 2024 By CollisionWeek Editor

The Specialty Equipment Market Association (SEMA) announced it is deeply disappointed that California’s Senate Bill (SB) 301, aimed at incentivizing the conversion of gas and diesel-powered cars into Zero Emission Vehicles (ZEVs), was vetoed by California Governor Gavin Newsom.

Authored by California Senator Anthony Portantino, SB 301 sought to establish the Zero-Emission Aftermarket Conversion Project (ZACP) under the California Air Resources Board (CARB). Despite being lauded as a “Job Creator” by the California Chamber of Commerce and receiving unanimous support from lawmakers, the bill faced a veto at the Governor’s desk. This program would have provided rebates of up to

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