S.B. 241 (S-1): COMMITTEE SUMMARY REPEAL EMISSIONS TESTING
Senate Bill 241 (Substitute S-1)
Sponsor: Senator William Van Regenmorter Committee: Transportation and Tourism
Date Completed: 11-8-95
The bill would amend the Natural Resources and Environmental Protection Act to repeal Part 63 of the Act, which establishes a motor vehicle emissions inspection and maintenance program for western Michigan that is designed to meet performance standards as established by the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency.
The Act currently provides for the establishment of a motor vehicle emissions inspection and maintenance program fund; requires motor vehicles subject to this part to be inspected; permits the Department of State to establish an inspection fee of up to $24; requires the Department to contract with a private entity to design, establish, and operate public inspection stations to conduct vehicle emissions inspections; prohibits a person from tampering with a motor vehicle that has been certified to comply with these provisions so that the vehicle no longer is in compliance; establishes penalties; and, required the Department of Natural Resources to request redesignation of the Grand Rapids ozone nonattainment area.
MCL 324.6301-324.6321 Legislative Analyst: L. Arasim
The cost of the vehicle emissions inspection and maintenance program for Kent, Ottawa, and Muskegon County was to be financed by an inspection fee of up to $24. If the program had been implemented, a $24 biennial fee would have generated approximately $6,000,000 annually.
The State has incurred costs to establish seven test sites for the program; however, there is no revenue to cover the costs because the program has not been implemented.
Fiscal Analyst: B. Bowerman
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This analysis was prepared by nonpartisan Senate staff for use by the Senate in its deliberations and does not constitute an official statement of legislative intent.
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