AB 161 & SB 184 : Restricting the transition to clean, cost-efficient transportation and appliances

Bill Description

To make our air cleaner to breathe and help combat climate change, we need to quickly transition to clean transportation and appliances. AB 161 & SB 184 would work against this transition by prohibiting state agencies and local communities from phasing out the use of dirty, gas powered transportation and appliances.

Current Status

AB 161 was introduced on Apr. 4, 2025, and referred to the Assembly Committee on State Affairs. A public hearing was held on Apr. 9, 2025, and the bill passed out of committee on Apr. 10, 2025. It passed the Assembly via voice vote on Sept. 11, 2025.

SB 184 was introduced on Apr. 14, 2025, and referred to the Senate Committee on Transportation and Local Government. A public hearing was held on May 27, 2025, and the bill passed out of committee on June 6, 2025. It passed the Senate on June 20, 2025. Gov. Evers vetoed SB 184 on Oct. 31, 2025.

Thank Gov. Evers for vetoing SB 184.

Committee History

Full Vote Data

Assembly: Passed

Senate: Passed

Governor: Vetoed