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Introduced
01/08/2025
01/08/2025
In Committee
04/03/2025
04/03/2025
Crossed Over
02/18/2025
02/18/2025
Passed
04/09/2025
04/09/2025
Dead
Signed/Enacted/Adopted
05/06/2025
05/06/2025
Introduced Session
2025 Regular Session
Bill Summary
Vehicle emissions. Requires IDEM to: (1) perform a comprehensive evaluation of ambient air quality within nonattainment areas in Indiana; and (2) identify air pollution reduction or regulatory relief strategies that could accomplish certain goals with respect to the federal Clean Air Act.
AI Summary
This bill requires the Indiana Department of Environmental Management (IDEM) to conduct a comprehensive evaluation of air quality in nonattainment areas (regions that do not meet federal air quality standards) by December 31, 2025. The department must identify strategies to address air pollution that could help remove Indiana's affected areas from nonattainment status, potentially phase out vehicle inspection and maintenance programs for light-duty vehicles, and meet emissions goals. The bill specifically directs IDEM to examine pollution contributions from various sources, including international, natural, interstate, mobile, and stationary sources, as well as exceptional events. Additionally, the bill aims to have Lake County and Porter County withdrawn from the Metropolitan Chicago Interstate Air Quality Control Region. IDEM is required to coordinate with the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency in developing these strategies, with the ultimate goal of improving air quality and potentially reducing regulatory burdens related to air pollution control.
Committee Categories
Agriculture and Natural Resources
Sponsors (9)
Dan Dernulc (R)*,
Rick Niemeyer (R)*,
Mike Andrade (D),
Mike Aylesworth (R),
Eric Bassler (R),
Julie Olthoff (R),
Rodney Pol (D),
Lonnie Randolph (D),
Hal Slager (R),
Last Action
Public Law 187 (on 05/06/2025)
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