Vehicle Emissions Inspection Program – Not Subject to Inspection – Fee
Sponsor: David Fraser-Hidalgo (District 15)Committee: Environment and TransportationSubject: Vehicle Laws - Equipment and InspectionsStatus: Hearing 1/20 at 1:00 p.m. (as of Nov 15, 2022)
What this bill does
Official synopsis
Establishing a fee of $14 to be collected once every 2 years on each motor vehicle registered in the State that is granted a waiver from, exempted from, or not subject to the Vehicle Emissions Inspection Program; and requiring the fee to be deposited in the Maryland Strategic Energy Investment Fund and be used to incentivize and purchase electric vehicles and expand electric vehicle infrastructure.
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Testimony (9)
MGA witness listFAV 8FavorableFWA 1Favorable with amendments
| Position | Witness | Organization | Testimony |
|---|---|---|---|
| FAV | Wilson, Sacoby | Center for Community Engagement, Environmental Justice, and Health | Written (PDF) |
| FAV | Venable, Victorialobbyist | Chesapeake Climate Action Network | Written (PDF) |
| FAV | Tulkin, Joshlobbyist | MD Sierra Club | Written (PDF) |
| FAV | Palencia-Calvo, Ramon | Maryland League of Conservation Voters | Oral + Written (PDF) |
| FAV | Caucus, Latino | Individual | Written (PDF) |
| FAV | Delegate Fraser-Hidalgo, Delegate Fraser-Hidalgolegislator | Individual | Oral |
| FAV | Fraser, Andrew | Individual | Oral |
| FAV | Fraser-Hidalgo, David | Individual | Oral + Written (PDF) |
| FWA | Robinson, Christian | Specialty Equipment Market Association (SEMA) | Oral + Written (PDF) |
Organizations on record
Registered lobbyists who testified
FAVVenable, VictoriaChesapeake Climate Action NetworkRegistered for: Chesapeake Climate Action Network Action Fund