Bill > S0211

This bill proposes to change the requirement for motor vehicle inspections in Vermont from annually to every two years for "pleasure cars," meaning standard passenger vehicles. It mandates that the Secretaries of Transportation and Natural Resources develop a comprehensive plan by October 15, 2026, to implement this transition, which must include a timeline, ensure compliance with the federal Clean Air Act (a law regulating air pollution), propose a new fee structure, address potential impacts on state revenue, outline an outreach program for mechanics and owners, and identify necessary changes to existing laws and regulations. The plan will also consider how to handle mileage-based user fees for electric vehicles in years they aren't inspected and will involve soliciting feedback from various stakeholders. This act is set to take effect on July 1, 2026, with the biennial inspections for pleasure cars beginning in January 2028.