Texas Senate Bill 1588, which would institute an “inspection program replacement fee” in lieu of the state’s inspection program, passed by a vote of 27-4 on May 4.
If lawmakers pass Louisiana House Bill 597, residents would be required to pay an annual fee to the Louisiana Office of Motor Vehicles, in lieu of the state’s vehicle safety inspection program.
ASA asserts that the bills would “dismantle” the state’s vehicle safety inspection program and implement an inspection program replacement fee due at a vehicle’s registration or registration renewal.
Introduced by state Rep. Madeleine Dean, Pennsylvania House Bill 1182 would require the mechanic to notify the vehicle owner if there is an outstanding recall on the vehicle.
