[DeTomaso] More Calif Smog Checks

[Donny Williams]

They will have to pry my Pantera out of my dead cold hands when this circus 
comes to Oreogon.......... Thanks Al Gore...Thank you Arnold you are making 
such a difference!

Crack Pot legislators are coming out of the wood work.   In Oregon the State 
owns a fleet of insect Toyota Prius's.  Did I not just hear these things do 
not get the great excellent gas mileage as advertised.  Not even 45 MPG like 
the old Chevrolet Sprint 3 Cylinder, and are stuffed full of toxic batterys?

I drive my Pantera maybe 4 regular straight months out of the year.  Give me 
a break!  These people have lost all common sense, and are all Kooks!





----- Original Message ----- 
From: "Rick" <rwgushue at gte.net>
To: "Pantera List" <detomaso at realbig.com>
Sent: Monday, June 18, 2007 11:25 PM
Subject: [DeTomaso] More Calif Smog Checks


>   The Govenator Arnold has turned in his Hummers and traded them in for
> hybrids, so it won't be long before many other states copy Kalifornia as
> they have done in the past. You have been warned... Panteras aren't the
> only cool cars out there. The current law is SEMI-ANNUAL emissions tests.
>
>
> California Bill to Require ANNUAL Emissions Tests for Vehicles 15-Years
> Old and Older Passes Assembly; Moves to Senate
>
>
>
> Legislation (A.B. 616) to require annual Smog check inspections for
> vehicles 15-years old and older has been approved by the California
> Assembly and has been sent to the Senate for consideration.  The bill
> would also require that funds generated through the additional
> inspection fees be deposited into an account which can be used to scrap
> older cars.  You may recall that in 2004 a new law was enacted in
> California to require the lifetime testing of all 1976 and newer
> model-year vehicles.  Pre-1976 motor vehicles would remain exempt under
> A.B. 616.  The bill has been now referred to the Senate Transportation
> Committee.
>
>
>
>
>         We Urge You to Contact Members of the Senate Transportation
>         Committee (List Below) Immediately to Oppose A.B. 616
>
>
>
>     * A.B. 616 ignores the minimal impact vintage cars have on air
>       quality.
>
>     * A.B. 616 could entice vintage car owners into allowing these
>       vehicles to be scrapped.
>
>     * A.B. 616 ignores the fact that vehicles 15-years old and older
>       still constitute a small portion of the overall vehicle population
>       and are a poor source from which to look for emissions reduction.
>
>     * A.B. 616 ignores the fact that classic vehicles are overwhelmingly
>       well-maintained and infrequently driven.
>
>     *  A.B. 616 would increase costs by creating an annual inspection
>       fee for owners of these vehicles.
>
>     * A.B. 616 represents another attempt by California legislators and
> regulators to scapegoat older cars.
>
> Please contact members of the California Senate Transportation Committee
> immediately by phone, fax or e-mail to request their opposition to A.B.
> 616.
>
> Please e-mail a copy of your letter to stevem at sema.org
> <mailto:stevem at sema.org>.  Thank you for your assistance.
>
>
> Senate Transportation Committee
>
> Senator Alan Lowenthal (Chair)
>
> Senator.Lowenthal at senate.ca.gov <mailto:Senator.Lowenthal at senate.ca.gov>
>
> (916) 651-4027
>
>
>
> Senator Tom McClintock (Vice Chair)
>
> Senator.McClintock at senate.ca.gov <mailto:Senator.McClintock at senate.ca.gov>
>
> (916) 651-4019
>
>
>
> Senator Roy Ashburn
>
> Senator.Ashburn at senate.ca.gov <mailto:Senator.Ashburn at senate.ca.gov>
>
> (916) 651-4018
>
>
>
> Senator Gilbert Cedillo
>
> Senator.Cedillo at senate.ca.gov <mailto:Senator.Cedillo at senate.ca.gov>
>
> (916) 651-4022
>
>
>
> Senator Ellen Corbett
>
> Senator.Corbett at senate.ca.gov <mailto:Senator.Corbett at senate.ca.gov>
>
> (916) 651-4010
>
>
>
> Senator Robert Dutton
>
> Senator.Dutton at senate.ca.gov <mailto:Senator.Dutton at senate.ca.gov>
>
> (916) 651-4031
>
>
>
> Senator Tom Harman
>
> Senator.Harman at senate.ca.gov <mailto:Senator.Harman at senate.ca.gov>
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> (916) 651-4035
>
>
>
> Senator Christine Kehoe
>
> Senator.Kehoe at senate.ca.gov <mailto:Senator.Kehoe at senate.ca.gov>
>
> (916) 651-4039
>
>
>
> Senator Joe Simitian
>
> Senator.Simitian at senate.ca.gov <mailto:Senator.Simitian at senate.ca.gov>
>
> (916) 651-4011
>
>
>
> Senator Tom Torlakson
>
> Senator.Torlakson at senate.ca.gov <mailto:Senator.Torlakson at senate.ca.gov>
>
> (916) 651-4007
>
>
>
> Senator Leland Yee
>
> Senator.Yee at senate.ca.gov <mailto:Senator.Yee at senate.ca.gov>
>
> (916) 651-4008
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