Committee advances amendment to bar DMV from changing emissions-inspection rules

May 19, 2026

On May 19 the committee considered an ANR-drafted amendment to clarify that nothing in the motor-vehicle bill authorizes the Department of Motor Vehicles to alter emissions-inspection rules; agency officials said emissions remain under the Agency of Natural Resources and federal approval would be required for changes.

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The committee met Tuesday to consider an amendment intended to make clear that the Department of Motor Vehicles may not use the bill to change state emissions-inspection rules.

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