![Steve Helber FILE - Virginia Republican gubernatorial candidate Glenn Youngkin talks with supporters during a rally in Culpeper, Va., Oct. 13, 2021. Gov. Youngkin announced Wednesday, June 5, 2024 that Virginia will abandon California's stringent vehicle emissions rules aimed at reducing carbon pollution at the end of the year when that state’s current regulations expire, citing an attorney general opinion. (AP Photo/Steve Helber, File)](https://mapi.associatedpress.com/v2/items/6ff9693a1a604b4e91cfd3e5df7863b5/preview/preview.jpg?s=680x&wm=false)
FILE - Virginia Republican gubernatorial candidate Glenn Youngkin talks with supporters during a rally in Culpeper, Va., Oct. 13, 2021. Gov. Youngkin announced Wednesday, June 5, 2024 that Virginia will abandon California's stringent vehicle emissions rules aimed at reducing carbon pollution at the end of the year when that state’s current regulations expire, citing an attorney general opinion. (AP Photo/Steve Helber, File)
![Ryan M. Kelly FILE - Virginia Attorney General Jason Miyares speaks during an interview at the Office of the Attorney General in Richmond, Va., May 9, 2023. Gov. Youngkin says Virginia will abandon California’s stringent vehicle emissions rules aimed at reducing carbon pollution at the end of the year when that state’s current regulations expire, citing an attorney general opinion. Miyares issued the opinion Wednesday, June 5, 2024 stating that Virginia isn’t required to comply with new mandates when they take effect on Jan. 1. Miyares says the opinion confirms that Virginians are no longer required to follow California’s standards. (AP Photo/Ryan M. Kelly)](https://mapi.associatedpress.com/v2/items/468e3bb15c2e4b639a07e4f0fb6e20c0/preview/preview.jpg?s=680x&wm=false)
FILE - Virginia Attorney General Jason Miyares speaks during an interview at the Office of the Attorney General in Richmond, Va., May 9, 2023. Gov. Youngkin says Virginia will abandon California’s stringent vehicle emissions rules aimed at reducing carbon pollution at the end of the year when that state’s current regulations expire, citing an attorney general opinion. Miyares issued the opinion Wednesday, June 5, 2024 stating that Virginia isn’t required to comply with new mandates when they take effect on Jan. 1. Miyares says the opinion confirms that Virginians are no longer required to follow California’s standards. (AP Photo/Ryan M. Kelly)
![Steve Helber FILE - Virginia state Sen. Scott Surovell, D-Fairfax, listens to debate during the Senate session at the Capitol, March 10, 2022, in Richmond, Va. Gov. Youngkin announced Wednesday, June 5, 2024 that Virginia will abandon California's stringent vehicle emissions rules aimed at reducing carbon pollution at the end of the year when that state’s current regulations expire, citing an attorney general opinion. Surovell said via text message. “The governor is breaking the law and the AG is giving him cover.” (AP Photo/Steve Helber, File)](https://mapi.associatedpress.com/v2/items/f584d56ce51748f88bcb97232e7c2954/preview/preview.jpg?s=680x&wm=false)
FILE - Virginia state Sen. Scott Surovell, D-Fairfax, listens to debate during the Senate session at the Capitol, March 10, 2022, in Richmond, Va. Gov. Youngkin announced Wednesday, June 5, 2024 that Virginia will abandon California's stringent vehicle emissions rules aimed at reducing carbon pollution at the end of the year when that state’s current regulations expire, citing an attorney general opinion. Surovell said via text message. “The governor is breaking the law and the AG is giving him cover.” (AP Photo/Steve Helber, File)