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Senate committee advances fee on older heavy‑duty trucks over industry objections
Summary
The committee voted 3–2 to recommend HB 263, a $175 registration fee on pre‑2009 heavy‑duty trucks entering Utah, with exemptions for agriculture and government; proponents cited air‑quality benefits, opponents warned it would burden small operators and raised implementation and fairness concerns.
Rep. Clancy told the committee HB 263 responds to continued air‑quality problems exacerbated when older, higher‑emitting heavy‑duty trucks operate on the Wasatch Front. The bill adds a $175 registration fee for pre‑2009 heavy‑duty trucks entering Utah, with exemptions for agriculture and government fleets, and an estimated revenue of roughly $3 million in the fiscal note.
Supporters urged action to reduce particulate and NOx contributions to winter inversion pollution. Carter Norris, a University of Utah student, said older…
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