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No matter what this proposed "program" is called, it should be
scrapped. Having read AB 118, the cost of administration would be
far too high even IF the proposed benefits were tangible. This is
another re-write of someones bad idea based on flawed data. By the
way, how does giving an additional $1000 to $1500 toward a "New"
vehicle to a low income person make any sense at all?

Instead of reverse engineering the math to try and prove that this
will make a difference to an upside down budget, simply pick a
model year (1979 for example-a 30 year ago milestone) and all
vehicles from that model year back to 1974 (a 5 year spread of
vehicles) and allow them smog exemption for $50 per year (due to
many gross polluters in that 5 year window). 1974 through 1969
drops to $40 per year for exemption. 1969 through 1965 to $30 per
year. This fee in addition to the standard license fees.

Pre-1965 vehicles will remain exempt and qualify for "special"
plates (that could have an added fee attached) to keep the
collectors content. Thank You for your attention in this matter.