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February 23rd, 2004, 21:46
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>
> -------- Original Message --------
> Subject: SEMA California Legislative Alert: Legislation to Repeal
> Old
> Car Emissions Exemption Reintroduced
> Date: Mon, 23 Feb 2004 11:50:15 -0800
> From: Suzie Carroll <SuzieC@sema.org>
> To: Suzie Carroll <SuzieC@sema.org>
>
>
>
> URGENT LEGISLATIVE ALERT
>
> Legislation to Repeal Old Car Emissions Exemption Reintroduced
>
> in California State Assembly
>
> Here we go again! As predicted, legislation has been
> reintroduced in the California Assembly to repeal the state's current
>
> rolling emissions test exemption for vehicles 30 years old and older.
>
> A.B. 2683 repeals the current pro-hobbyist exemption and replaces it
> with a provision requiring the permanent testing of all pre-1976
> vehicles. This year, the bill was introduced by California State
> Assemblywoman Sally Lieber (D-District 22).
>
> We Urge You to Contact Assemblywoman Lieber and Your Own State
> Assembly
> Member Immediately to Oppose A.B. 2683
>
> * Existing law in California exempts all vehicles 30-years old
> and
> older from emissions testing.
>
> * California's current emissions testing exemption recognizes the
> minimal impact of vehicles 30-years old and older on vehicle
> emissions and air quality.
>
> * Vehicles 30-years old and older constitute a small portion of
> the
> overall vehicle population and are a poor source from which to
> look for emissions reduction.
>
> * Antique and classic vehicles are overwhelmingly well-maintained
> and infrequently driven (about one-third the miles each year as
> a
> new vehicle).
>
> * Legislators and regulators are feeling the heat from a failed
> effort to meet air quality goals and are looking for a
> convenient
> scapegoat. The old car hobby should not carry the burden of
> their
> mistakes!
>
> Contact your State Assembly Member to oppose A.B. 2683.
> Assemblywoman
> Lieber can be reached by e-mail at
> Assemblywoman.Lieber@assembly.ca.gov
> To find out who your own State Assembly Member is, contact the
> California Assembly's general information line at 916/445-4311. This
>
> information can also be accessed via the Internet at
> http://www.enjoythedrive.com/legislative/contact_legislator.asp or by
>
> calling the SEMA Washington, DC office at 202-783-6007, ext. 38.
> Please
> e-mail a copy of your letters to us at stevem@sema.org or fax to
> 202/783-6024 or mail to:
>
> SEMA Washington Office
>
> 1317 F St., NW, Ste. 500
>
> Washington, D.C. 20004
>
> Attn: Steve McDonald
>
>
>
>
> -------- Original Message --------
> Subject: SEMA California Legislative Alert: Legislation to Repeal
> Old
> Car Emissions Exemption Reintroduced
> Date: Mon, 23 Feb 2004 11:50:15 -0800
> From: Suzie Carroll <SuzieC@sema.org>
> To: Suzie Carroll <SuzieC@sema.org>
>
>
>
> URGENT LEGISLATIVE ALERT
>
> Legislation to Repeal Old Car Emissions Exemption Reintroduced
>
> in California State Assembly
>
> Here we go again! As predicted, legislation has been
> reintroduced in the California Assembly to repeal the state's current
>
> rolling emissions test exemption for vehicles 30 years old and older.
>
> A.B. 2683 repeals the current pro-hobbyist exemption and replaces it
> with a provision requiring the permanent testing of all pre-1976
> vehicles. This year, the bill was introduced by California State
> Assemblywoman Sally Lieber (D-District 22).
>
> We Urge You to Contact Assemblywoman Lieber and Your Own State
> Assembly
> Member Immediately to Oppose A.B. 2683
>
> * Existing law in California exempts all vehicles 30-years old
> and
> older from emissions testing.
>
> * California's current emissions testing exemption recognizes the
> minimal impact of vehicles 30-years old and older on vehicle
> emissions and air quality.
>
> * Vehicles 30-years old and older constitute a small portion of
> the
> overall vehicle population and are a poor source from which to
> look for emissions reduction.
>
> * Antique and classic vehicles are overwhelmingly well-maintained
> and infrequently driven (about one-third the miles each year as
> a
> new vehicle).
>
> * Legislators and regulators are feeling the heat from a failed
> effort to meet air quality goals and are looking for a
> convenient
> scapegoat. The old car hobby should not carry the burden of
> their
> mistakes!
>
> Contact your State Assembly Member to oppose A.B. 2683.
> Assemblywoman
> Lieber can be reached by e-mail at
> Assemblywoman.Lieber@assembly.ca.gov
> To find out who your own State Assembly Member is, contact the
> California Assembly's general information line at 916/445-4311. This
>
> information can also be accessed via the Internet at
> http://www.enjoythedrive.com/legislative/contact_legislator.asp or by
>
> calling the SEMA Washington, DC office at 202-783-6007, ext. 38.
> Please
> e-mail a copy of your letters to us at stevem@sema.org or fax to
> 202/783-6024 or mail to:
>
> SEMA Washington Office
>
> 1317 F St., NW, Ste. 500
>
> Washington, D.C. 20004
>
> Attn: Steve McDonald
>
>
>