FailedFiled Jan 29, 2026
Sponsor: Thomas "T.J." Shope
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Senate: Second reading
Feb 2, 2026
Summary
The bill adds a small fee to every vehicle registration and an extra $10 fee for diesel trucks over 8,500 pounds, unless the EPA grants a waiver. Collected fees go into a new state air‑quality fund that will support research, monitoring and rulemaking to improve air quality, especially in large‑population counties. Electric‑powered vehicles and golf carts are exempt.
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