Post-Constitutional Bill of Rights absolutist. Climate Crisis™ denier. Never attribute to malice that which is adequately explained by being a lying scumbag.
California Democrats are preparing to ban essentially ALL after market tires
This is a real proposal from the California Energy Commission called the Replacement Tire Efficiency Program
“I mean pretty much every aftermarket tire sold in the state is going to be regulated, and no one is talking about it — Tires use energy, some more than others, and California wants to lower the energy use of tires on their vehicles so less CO2 goes into the atmosphere”
It’s for climate change….
I looked into what their plan is
It would require all replacement and aftermarket tires sold in California to meet strict low rolling resistance standards similar to those on new cars (OEM tires)
Tires that don’t meet the targets phased in starting 2028, with stricter rules in 2031 could not be legally sold in the state
OEM tires on new cars are optimized for low rolling resistance (better fuel economy/lower emissions), but this often means shallower tread depth, shorter lifespan, and sometimes reduced grip
Many popular aftermarket tires (especially performance, all-season, or longer-lasting ones) have higher rolling resistance for better handling, durability, or traction. So they will be banned
Here’s what it really means for every day people
Lower rolling resistance leads to more frequent tire replacements, increasing production emissions and costs
It does the exact opposite of what Democrats are saying. It’s a proposal that’s being prepared to be passed
Skeeter, SB25-003 doesn't ban anything. It requires people who want to buy certain types of particularly deadly weapons to take a safety course.
The arguments against this bill get weird and stupid rapidly. Your defense boils down to people don't need training to use deadly weapons. That is a fringe viewpoint.