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House oks measures to accept Volkswagen settlement funds for air-quality projects
Summary
Lawmakers passed HB183 to allow Utah to accept an estimated $32–$35 million from the Volkswagen emissions settlement and HCR8 expressing the state’s intent to participate; lawmakers emphasized narrow, court‑approved uses and urged DEQ to craft a cost‑effective plan.
The Utah House voted on Feb. 17, 2017 to authorize state participation in the Volkswagen emissions settlement and to express the legislature’s intent to accept and manage settlement funds. Representative Hawkes, the primary floor sponsor, told members HB183 authorizes the Department of Environmental Quality to receive settlement funds, creates a fund for management, and ensures eligible vehicles would not be denied registration under the settlement terms.
Sponsor summary and constraints: Representative Hawkes described three principal features: authorization for DEQ to…
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