This bill proposes several updates to the 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 changes to clarify the definitions and responsibilities associated with the program.

Furthermore, the bill removes certain criteria for participation in the VVRP, such as the requirement for the Arizona Department of Environmental Quality (ADEQ) to administer the program in cooperation with the county and the stipulation that diesel vehicles must fail a random roadside test to qualify for repair costs. The bill also defines "owner" in alignment with existing statutes and establishes a conditional enactment clause, ensuring that the changes take effect only under specified conditions. Overall, these amendments 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