A bill that would make it slightly easier for local governments to enforce their anti-idling ordinances is on its way to the Senate after passing the House on Tuesday with a 40-29 vote.
Rep. Patrice Arent, the proposal’s sponsor, said research has shown that vehicle emissions contribute a large portion of the state’s air pollution. But she noted that cities that do have anti-idling ordinances have a hard time enforcing them because of restrictions in state law.
“The current law requires three warning tickets before [law enforcement officers] can even give a very minor citation,” Arent, D-Millcreek, told colleagues on the House floor.