UT HB 220

Author

Andrew Stoddard
218 E 8135 S
Sandy, UT 84070
385-256-3281
astoddard@le.utah.gov
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Bill Text

Category

Emissions

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State

UT

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Summary

Sets policy to reduce emissions by 50% by 2030.

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Issue

Makes a number of changes to state air quality policies, including, but not limited to: (1) Setting a state policy that certain emissions be reduced by 50% by December 31, 2030 in counties along the Wasatch Front; (2) Charges a number of new emission fees, including new and used light duty vehicle clean air fees, light duty vehicle emission fees, and heavy duty vehicle emission fees; (3) implements a Vehicle Purchase Incentive program which provides financial assistance to qualified vehicle owners in purchasing replacement vehicles, (4) Would require a public service campaign about reducing motor vehicle emissions, (5) Limits increases in point source pollutants, requires enhanced zero emission standards for residential structures, (6) Prohibits individuals from using a wood burning stove after 2025, (7) Provides a nonrefundable tax credit for alternative fuel vehicles, (8) Increases the gas tax rate for non-tier 3 fuels to 3X the existing amount, and (9) Creates a "Clean Air Road Usage Charge" program which would charge a fee for driving on bad air quality days.

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Notes

Dead.

History

01/17/2023 Introduced in House. First reading.
01/23/2023 House received fiscal note from Fiscal Analyst.
02/28/2023 Died in Committee.