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NC H153

Bill

Status

Introduced

2/18/2025

Primary Sponsor

Howard Penny

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Origin

House of Representatives

2025-2026 Session

AI Summary

  • Directs the NC Department of Transportation and Department of Environmental Quality to jointly study the state's Safety and Emissions Inspection Program

  • Study must evaluate whether the frequency of vehicle inspections can be decreased or eliminated, considering motor vehicle modernization, commute trends, and changes to state/federal programs

  • Report must include financial analysis of inspection fees, comparison with other states' programs, survey of inspection stations, and assessment of impacts on public safety, air quality, and vehicle owners

  • Legislative recommendations required on potential changes to inspection program exceptions and fee amounts/distribution

  • Joint report due to the General Assembly, Fiscal Research Division, and Joint Legislative Transportation Oversight Committee by March 1, 2026

Legislative Description

DOT/DEQ to Study Safety and Emissions Inspec

Public

Last Action

Re-ref Com On Rules, Calendar, and Operations of the House

4/9/2025

Committee Referrals

Rules, Calendar, and Operations of the House4/9/2025
Finance4/9/2025
Transportation2/21/2025

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