Bill > AB272

This bill amends the existing Heavy-Duty Vehicle Inspection and Maintenance Program by modifying the deadline for the first biennial report from February 1, 2026, to December 31, 2026. The program, which applies to non-gasoline heavy-duty vehicles weighing over 14,000 pounds, requires the State Air Resources Board to develop and implement a comprehensive inspection and emissions testing regulation. The program includes establishing test procedures for measuring emissions of nitrogen oxides and particulate matter, requiring vehicles to pass these tests for registration, creating a streamlined compliance process for fleet owners, developing enforcement methods, and creating an information technology database to track vehicle test data. The bill maintains existing exemptions for zero-emission vehicles, emergency vehicles, and certain military vehicles. The first biennial report, to be published on the state board's website, will cover enforcement activities, operational downtime, estimated emissions reductions, and cost-effectiveness of the program. This slight extension of the reporting deadline appears to provide the State Air Resources Board with additional time to compile and analyze program data.

Agriculture and Natural Resources, Budget and Finance, Transportation and Infrastructure

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