This bill proposes several updates to current statutes regarding the Voluntary Vehicle Repair Program (VVRP) and the Waste Tire Fund. Notably, it introduces a new requirement that vehicle owners must repair their vehicles within 60 days after being accepted into the VVRP. 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.

Furthermore, the bill removes certain criteria for eligibility, such as the requirement for diesel vehicles to fail a random roadside test to qualify for repair costs. It clarifies the definition of "owner" in relation to the program and mandates that the Arizona Department of Environmental Quality administer the VVRP without the need for cooperation with counties. The bill also specifies that the department must report annually on the program's progress, detailing the number of vehicles repaired by model year. Overall, these changes aim to streamline the program 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