This bill proposes several updates to current statutes regarding the Voluntary Vehicle Repair Program (VVRP) and the Waste Tire Fund. Specifically, it introduces new criteria for vehicle owners to participate in the VVRP, requiring that they repair their vehicle within 60 days of acceptance into the program. Additionally, the bill extends the Waste Tire Fund and Program from January 1, 2026, to January 1, 2029. It also renames the VVRP by removing the term "retrofit" from its title and makes technical changes to clarify the definitions and responsibilities associated with the program.

Furthermore, the bill removes certain criteria related to the administration of the VVRP, such as the requirement for the Arizona Department of Environmental Quality (ADEQ) to operate the program in cooperation with the county. It also eliminates the condition that diesel-powered vehicles must fail a random roadside test to qualify for repair costs. The bill defines "owner" in alignment with existing statutes and includes a conditional enactment clause, ensuring that the changes take effect only under specified conditions. Overall, these amendments aim to streamline the VVRP and enhance its effectiveness in reducing vehicle emissions.

Statutes affected:
Introduced Version: 27-271.01
House Engrossed Version: 49-542, 49-551, 49-558.02, 15-1444, 15-1627, 49-546, 35-146, 35-147, 28-6991, 49-447, 088-11, 28-2153, 28-2154, 28-2151, 41-1026, 28-1103, 28-1144, 28-5431, 35-190, 49-426.03, 49-426.04, 49-426.05, 49-426.06, 49-588
Senate Engrossed Version: 49-542, 49-551, 49-558.02, 15-1444, 15-1627, 49-546, 35-146, 35-147, 28-6991, 49-447, 088-11, 28-2153, 28-2154, 28-2151, 41-1026, 28-1103, 28-1144, 28-5431, 35-190, 49-426.03, 49-426.04, 49-426.05, 49-426.06, 49-588
Chaptered Version: 49-542, 49-551, 49-558.02, 15-1444, 15-1627, 49-546, 35-146, 35-147, 28-6991, 49-447, 088-11, 28-2153, 28-2154, 28-2151, 41-1026, 28-1103, 28-1144, 28-5431, 35-190, 49-426.03, 49-426.04, 49-426.05, 49-426.06, 49-588