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AB 545

Increases certain fees relating to emissions testing. (BDR 40-1150)

2025 Regular Session

Increases fees for emission control compliance forms and certain license-plate issuance to raise revenue for the Pollution Control Account and local air quality programs.

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Bill Summary · AB 545

AB 545 (BDR 40-1150) — Summary: Increases certain fees relating to emissions testing

Status: Chaptered; becomes effective July 1, 2025
Introduced: Feb. 11, 2025
Statute amended: NRS 445B.830

Note: the bill materials provided included an unrelated draft concerning electric‑bicycles. The summary below describes AB 545 as introduced by the Committee on Ways and Means (BDR 40‑1150) — the measure that raises fees tied to emission control compliance forms.

Main purpose

Increase certain fees associated with emission control compliance forms and related special license‑plate issuance to generate additional revenue for the Pollution Control Account used for vehicle emissions programs and related air‑quality activities.

Key provisions

  • Amends NRS 445B.830 to change fee amounts:
    • Fee for each set of 25 forms certifying emission control compliance: increases from $150 to $175.
    • Fee for each form issued to a fleet station: increases from $6 to $7.
  • Because the fee for the first issuance of certain special license plates is required to equal the fee for a form certifying emission control compliance, that plate issuance fee increases accordingly.
  • Continues/imposes accounting and expenditure structure:
    • Fees are paid to the Department of Motor Vehicles and credited to the Pollution Control Account in the State General Fund.
    • Specifies priorities for use of money in the Account (DMV program implementation; Dept. of Conservation & Natural Resources; Dept. of Agriculture; local air pollution control agencies in nonattainment/maintenance areas; Tahoe Regional Planning Agency).
    • Quarterly distributions: one‑sixth of the amount received for each form issued in a county is distributed quarterly to local air pollution control agencies in that county.
    • Annual distributions of “excess money” (amounts above $1,000,000 after required deductions) to local agencies proportionate to forms issued.
  • Continues provisions for DMV to set routine inspection fees by regulation and for creation of an advisory committee to guide the vehicle emissions program.
  • Effective date: July 1, 2025.

Who is affected

  • Fleet stations and authorized inspection stations: will pay slightly higher per‑form fees.
  • Manufacturers/operators that obtain sets of forms: will see higher cost per 25‑form set.
  • Vehicle owners who obtain the specified special license plates: the first‑issuance fee tied to the per‑form fee will increase.
  • Department of Motor Vehicles: collects the increased fees and administers distributions.
  • Local air pollution control agencies and other listed state agencies: may receive increased funding from the Pollution Control Account.

Fiscal and procedural notes

  • Fiscal note in the bill: Effect on State: Yes (additional state receipts). Effect on Local Government: No.
  • The increased revenue is dedicated to the Pollution Control Account and is subject to the distribution and priority rules in NRS 445B.830.
  • Legislative actions recorded indicate the bill passed both houses, was enrolled and presented to the Governor, approved, and chaptered; effective date set as above.

If you want, I can produce a one‑page comparison showing current vs. new statutory language and calculate the percentage increase and example costs for common purchase quantities (e.g., per form, per 25‑form set).

Compiled from official sources — confirm details with the bill’s official record.

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