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HB3977 • 2025

Repeals the motor vehicle pollution control system inspection program, contingent upon the approval of revisions to the federal Clean Air Act state implementation plan by the United States Environmental Protection Agency.

Repeals the motor vehicle pollution control system inspection program, contingent upon the approval of revisions to the federal Clean Air Act state implementation plan by the United States Environmental Protection Agency.

Passed Legislature

This bill passed both chambers and reached final enrollment, even if later executive action is not shown here.

Sponsor
Representative Helfrich,, Senator Hayden
Last action
2025-06-27
Official status
In House Committee
Effective date
Not listed

Plain English Breakdown

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Bill History

  1. 2025-06-27 House

    In committee upon adjournment.

  2. 2025-05-28 House

    Referred to Transportation Reinvestment.

  3. 2025-05-22 House

    First reading. Referred to Speaker's desk.

Official Summary Text

Digest: The Act gets rid of the vehicle inspection program and creates a fee to pay for transportation projects. (Flesch Readability Score: 61.6).
Repeals the motor vehicle pollution control system inspection program, contingent upon the approval of revisions to the federal Clean Air Act state implementation plan by the United States Environmental Protection Agency.
Establishes the Transportation Infrastructure and Congestion Reduction Fee. Directs the Department of Transportation to report to interim committees of the Legislative Assembly related to transportation on current and potential future uses of the fee.
Establishes the Transportation Infrastructure and Congestion Reduction Account in the State Highway Fund.
Takes effect on the 91st day following adjournment sine die.
Relating to: Relating to transportation; prescribing an effective date; providing for revenue raising that requires approval by a three-fifths majority.
Current location: In House Committee