A North State lawmaker wants to scale back how often heavy-duty trucks must undergo emissions testing in California, arguing the current schedule places an unnecessary burden on rural businesses.
Megan Dahle has introduced Senate Bill 1064, which would reduce the frequency of clean-air inspections required for heavy-duty vehicles under the state’s testing program.
The proposal targets rules created by the California Air Resources Board under its Clean Truck Check program. Those regulations currently require some vehicles, including farm trucks and certain recreational vehicles, to be tested once a year, while other commercial trucks must be inspected twice annually. Beginning in 2027, the rules would require some vehicles to be tested up to four times a year…