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House votes to roll back state vehicle inspection program; bill advances after split floor debate
Summary
After extensive floor debate, the House adopted the committee report on House Bill 6 49 to remove statutory inspection requirements for passenger vehicles and eliminate funding for the motor vehicle air pollution abatement fund; the measure passed by roll call and goes to Ways and Means.
The New Hampshire House on March 6 approved a bill to eliminate the state‑mandated vehicle safety and emissions inspection program for passenger vehicles, sending the measure to the Ways and Means Committee after a roll‑call vote.
Supporters said the inspection regime is outdated, inconsistently enforced and places an unequal burden on lower‑income drivers. Opponents warned of potential federal consequences, including loss of federal highway funds tied to emissions compliance.
Representative Gayson, speaking in…
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