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House rejects bill requiring emissions proof for college parking after heated debate
Summary
After extended floor debate, the Utah House voted 32–39 to reject Senate Bill 40, which would have required proof of emissions inspection before colleges on the Wasatch Front issued parking permits. Supporters said the measure targeted high-polluting cars; opponents argued enforcement belongs to government agencies, not campuses.
The Utah House of Representatives on Feb. 13 voted down Senate Bill 40, a measure that would have required universities and colleges on the Wasatch Front to require proof of vehicle emissions inspection before issuing parking permits.
Sponsor Representative Ellerton said the bill ‘‘affords us an opportunity to strike a blow for clean air,’’ contending that targeting high-emitting vehicles would reduce local pollution and public-health harms. He summarized…
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