This bill proposes updates to section 49-551 of the Arizona Revised Statutes regarding air quality fees associated with motor vehicle registration. Currently, every person registering a motor vehicle must pay an annual air quality fee of $1.50, which would be replaced by a fee amount set by the director in rule. Additionally, the bill maintains the requirement for diesel-powered vehicles over a certain weight to pay an additional apportioned diesel fee of $10, contingent on the EPA's waiver for diesel fuel.

Furthermore, the bill removes the specific mention of the "department of environmental quality" in the administration of the air quality fund, while still allowing the department to manage the fund. It clarifies that the air quality fund will continue to be used for various air quality initiatives, and it allows the department to charge the existing $1.50 fee until new rules are established. Overall, the bill modernizes the fee structure and administrative language while preserving the fund's intended use for air quality improvements.

Statutes affected:
Introduced Version: 49-551