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PA HB2272
Bill
Status
3/10/2026
Primary Sponsor
Jamie Walsh
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AI Summary
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Requires the Department of Environmental Protection to initiate removal of a specific third-class county (population between 215,000 and 216,000) from Pennsylvania's enhanced vehicle emission inspection program within 60 days of the act taking effect
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Mandates submission of a revised State Implementation Plan to the U.S. EPA by January 1, 2027, demonstrating the county can maintain federal air quality standards without the emissions inspection program
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Requires the revised plan to comply with federal law, not interfere with air quality attainment or progress, and not adversely affect federal funding
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Upon submitting the revised plan to the U.S. EPA, the Department must notify the chairpersons and minority chairpersons of the relevant Senate and House environmental and transportation committees
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Takes effect 60 days after enactment
Legislative Description
In inspection of vehicles, further providing for prohibition on expenditures for emission inspection program.
Last Action
Referred to Transportation
3/10/2026