MADISON, Wis. (WRN) — Republican lawmakers are asking Wisconsin’s congressional delegation to support federal legislation to roll back a Clean Air Act program.
A letter signed by 18 Republicans in State Senate and Assembly urges support for a measure that would repeal vehicle inspection and maintenance program requirements under the Clean Air Act.
The state lawmakers argue the program is no longer useful due to the economic burdens it places on citizens and technological advancements that reduce the need for testing.
If successful, the legislation would end regulations that have been in place since 1984 in seven southeastern Wisconsin counties.