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 repairs be completed 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 adjustments to the language throughout the statutes.

Moreover, the bill removes certain criteria related to the administration of the VVRP in cooperation with counties and eliminates the requirement for diesel vehicles to fail a random roadside test to qualify for repair funding. It clarifies the definition of "owner" in relation to the program and mandates that the Arizona Department of Environmental Quality (ADEQ) submit annual progress reports on the VVRP. The bill also includes a conditional enactment clause and specifies that certain sections will be repealed after December 31, 2028.

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