Requires the Air Conservation Commission to suspend by January 1, 2028, any motor vehicle emissions inspection program established under the Air Quality Attainment Act

Plain English Breakdown

The official source material does not provide information on the reasons behind suspending the program or what will happen after January 1, 2028.

Suspends Motor Vehicle Emissions Inspection Program

This legislation requires the Air Conservation Commission to suspend any motor vehicle emissions inspection program established under the Air Quality Attainment Act by January 1, 2028.

What This Bill Does

• Requires the Air Conservation Commission to suspend a motor vehicle emissions inspection program.
• The suspension must occur by January 1, 2028.
• This action affects programs established under the Air Quality Attainment Act.

Who It Names or Affects

• The Air Conservation Commission
• Motor vehicle owners who would have been required to get their vehicles inspected

Terms To Know

Air Conservation Commission

A government agency responsible for managing air quality in Missouri.

Motor Vehicle Emissions Inspection Program

A program that checks if vehicles meet certain standards to reduce pollution from car exhaust.

Limits and Unknowns

• The bill does not explain why the emissions inspection program is being suspended.
• It is unclear what will happen after January 1, 2028, regarding vehicle inspections for emissions.

Official Summary Text

Requires the Air Conservation Commission to suspend by January 1, 2028, any motor vehicle emissions inspection program established under the Air Quality Attainment Act

Current Bill Text

SECOND REGULAR SESSION
HOUSE BILL NO. 1803
103RD GENERAL ASSEMBL Y
INTRODUCED BY REPRESENT A TIVE MA TTHIESEN.
4145H.01I JOSEPH ENGLER, Chief Clerk
AN ACT
T o amend chapter 643, RSMo, by adding thereto one new section relating to the motor
vehicle emissions inspection program.
Be it enacted by the General Assembly of the state of Missouri, as follows:
Section A. Chapter 643, RSMo, is amended by adding thereto one new section, to be
2 known as section 643.365, to read as follows:
643.365. On or before January 1, 2028, the commission shall suspend operation
2 of any motor vehicle emissions inspection pr ogram established under sections 643.300 to
3 643.355.
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EXPLANA TION — Matter enclosed in bold-faced brackets [thus] in the above bill is not enacted and is
intended to be omitted from the law . Matter in bold-face type in the above bill is proposed language.