Motor vehicle emissions inspections; privatizes services now provided by DEQ, etc. (HB1072)
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Progress
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Passed Committee |
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Passed House |
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Passed Senate |
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Signed by Governor |
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Description
Emissions inspections. Privatizes services now provided by the Department of Environmental Quality related to vehicle emissions inspections. The bill also updates authorized testing equipment, allows use of wireless systems to increase convenience, and replaces program validation required by the Clean Air Act with randomly assigned free emissions tests performed when vehicles undergo state safety inspection. Savings generated are dedicated to transportation maintenance projects. The bill removes language related to emissions testing in the Richmond area and establishes an enhanced emissions inspection program for areas other than Northern Virginia. Surplus funds from the program are dedicated to transportation maintenance in those localities required to have basic emissions inspections. Read the Bill »
Outcome
History
Date | Action |
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01/11/2012 | Committee |
01/11/2012 | Prefiled and ordered printed; offered 01/11/12 12101362D |
01/11/2012 | Referred to Committee on Transportation |
01/24/2012 | Assigned Transportation sub: Special Subcommittee |
01/25/2012 | Subcommittee recommends laying on the table |
02/14/2012 | Left in Transportation |
Comments
First off I have a car that I purchased some 21 years ago, a 1990 Jaguar. It's still required to have an emissions inspection, yet they don't make parts for the emission system anymore, not even after market parts. Why can't we lower the 25 year cut off to something more reasonable, like 20 years. And the other issue, is why does DMV print out a 7.5 inch x 4 inch car registration card. Ever try and fit it into you wallet. Doesn't happen. If they can print out a license, why not print out a registration.