SEMA Action Network - Nevada

Nevada Bill to Extend Emissions Inspection Waiver For Newer Cars Approved by Natural Resources Committee

Legislation (S.B. 158) to create an exemption for new vehicles from the state emissions inspection program has been approved by the Nevada Senate Natural Resources Committee.  Under the bill, new cars will be exempt for the first 3 years after their initial registration.  The bill also changes the state’s smog check program so that vehicles will only be required to undergo emissions testing every two years.  Current law requires annual emissions inspections for passenger vehicles and exempts new vehicles for their first two years after initial registration.  The bill will next be considered by the Senate Finance Committee.   

We Urge You to Contact Nevada Senate Finance Committee (Contact Information Below) Immediately to Request Support for S.B. 158

S.B. 158 acknowledges the relatively minimal environmental impact of the vehicles targeted for this exemption.

S.B. 158 acknowledges that it is senseless to test newer vehicles, the results of which demonstrate no significant air quality benefits.   The idea behind exempting any class of vehicles is to reduce costs while not losing appreciable emission reductions.  This strategy builds support for emission inspection programs, but also directs finite resources to where they will be most valuable in cleaning the air.

 
Nevada already exempts all vehicles manufactured prior to model year 1968 from emissions testing.  The logic for this trend is clear; such vehicles do not contribute in significant ways to air quality problems.  This logic applies equally to newer cars.  
DON’T DELAY!  Please contact members of the Nevada Senate Finance Committee immediately to request their support for S.B. 158.

Please e-mail a copy of your letter to Steve McDonald at stevem@sema.org.  Also, please forward this Alert to your fellow car enthusiasts.  Urge them to join the SAN and help defend the hobby!  Thank you for your assistance.

Nevada Senate Finance Committee

Senator Steven A. Horsford - Chair
Phone: 775/684-1429
Email: shorsford@sen.state.nv.us

Senator Sheila Leslie - Vice Chair
Phone: 775/684-1433
Email: sleslie@sen.state.nv.us

Senator David R. Parks
Phone: 775/684-6504
Email: dparks@sen.state.nv.us

Senator Mo Denis
Phone: 775/684-1431
Email: mdenis@sen.state.nv.us

Senator Dean A. Rhoads
Phone: 775/684-1447
Email: drhoads@sen.state.nv.us

Senator Barbara K. Cegavske
Phone: 775/684-1445
Email: bcegavske@sen.state.nv.us

Senator Ben Kieckhefer
Phone: 775/684-1450
Email: bkieckhefer@sen.state.nv.us