Senate Committee grounds clean car bill into dirt

The Senate Business, Industry and Jobs Committee defeated a bill that would require Minnesota to adopt California's emissions standards. The so-called Clean Car bill was heavily opposed by the Auto Dealers and others. The House companion bill is awaiting a floor vote. The old motto is "No bill is ever dead until the final gavel falls" but this bill could be on the ropes for the session.

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