[DeTomaso] SEMA Legislative Alert: California Introduces Bill to Require ANNUAL Emissions Tests for Vehicles 15-Years Old and Older]

[Rick]

Another Kalifornia proposed bill...sigh...it never ends. Just today the 
city of Santa Monica gave notice that due to the overwhelming ground 
squirrel population, a control will be needed.  The proposal is to 
inject a birth control substance into the squirrels, no word if it is to 
be done to both male and female squirrels. This is not a joke but it is 
Kalifornia. Below is the proposed bill for more emission testing..
Rick
1582


Details:

Jason Tolleson, jasont at sema.org <mailto:jasont at sema.org>
SEMA 202/783-6007, ext. 39


URGENT LEGISLATIVE ALERT

California Introduces Bill to Require ANNUAL Emissions Tests
for Vehicles 15-Years Old and Older

Here we go again!  Legislation (A.B. 616) has been introduced in the
California Assembly by Assemblyman Dave Jones <mailto:
Assemblymember.jones at assembly.ca.gov> to require annual Smog check
inspections for vehicles 15-years old and older.  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 referred to the Assembly Transportation Committee.

We Urge You to Contact Assemblyman Jones and members of the Assembly
Transportation Committee (List Below) Immediately to Oppose A.B. 616

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       A.B. 616 ignores the minimal impact vintage cars have on air quality.

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       A.B. 616 could entice vintage car owners into allowing these
       vehicles to be scrapped.

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       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.

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       A.B. 616 ignores the fact that classic vehicles are overwhelmingly
       well-maintained and infrequently driven.

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       A.B. 616 would increase costs by creating an annual inspection fee
       for owners of these vehicles.

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       A.B. 616 represents another attempt by California legislators and
regulators to scapegoat older cars.

Please contact members of the California Assembly 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.


Assembly Transportation Committee

Pedro Nava, Chair
Telephone: (916) 319-2035
Fax: (916) 319-2135
Email: Assemblymember.nava at assembly.ca.gov
<mailto:Assemblymember.nava at assembly.ca.gov>

Michael D. Duvall, Vice-Chair
Telephone: (916) 319-2072
Fax: (916) 319-2172
Email: Assemblymember.Duvall at assembly.ca.gov
<mailto:Assemblymember.Duvall at assembly.ca.gov>

Wilma Amina Carter
Telephone: (916) 319-2062
Fax: (916) 319-2162
Email: Assemblymember.Carter at assembly.ca.gov
<mailto:Assemblymember.Carter at assembly.ca.gov>

Mike DeSaulnier
Telephone: (916) 319-2011
Fax: (916) 319-2111
Email: Assemblymember.DeSaulnier at assembly.ca.gov
<mailto:Assemblymember.DeSaulnier at assembly.ca.gov>

Cathleen Galgiani
Tel: (916) 319-2017
Fax: (916) 319-2117
Email: Assemblymember.Galgiani at assembly.ca.gov
<mailto:Assemblymember.Galgiani at assembly.ca.gov>

Martin Garrick
Telephone: (916) 319-2074
Fax: (916) 319-2174
Email: Assemblymember.Garrick at assembly.ca.gov
<mailto:Assemblymember.Garrick at assembly.ca.gov>

Shirley Horton
Telephone: (916) 319-2078
Email: Assemblymember.Shirley.Horton at assembly.ca.gov
<mailto:Assemblymember.Shirley.Horton at assembly.ca.gov>

Guy S. Houston
Telephone: (916) 319-2015
Fax: (916) 319-2115
Email: Assemblymember.Houston at assembly.ca.gov
<mailto:Assemblymember.Houston at assembly.ca.gov>

Bob Huff
Telephone: (916) 319-2060
Fax: (916) 319-2160
Email: assemblymember.huff at assembly.ca.gov
<mailto:assemblymember.huff at assembly.ca.gov>

Betty Karnette
Telephone: (916) 319-2054
Email: Assemblymember.Karnette at assembly.ca.gov
<mailto:Assemblymember.Karnette at assembly.ca.gov>

Anthony J. Portantino
Telephone: (916) 319-2044
Fax: (916) 319-2144
Email: assemblymember.Portantino at assembly.ca.gov
<mailto:assemblymember.Portantino at assembly.ca.gov>

Ira Ruskin
Telephone: (916) 319 - 2021
Fax: (916) 319 – 2121
Email: Assemblymember.Ruskin at assembly.ca.gov
<mailto:Assemblymember.Ruskin at assembly.ca.gov>

Jose Solorio
Telephone: (916) 319-2069
Fax: (916) 319-2169

Nell Soto
Telephone: (916) 319-2061
Fax: (916) 319-2161
Email: Assemblymember.Soto at assembly.ca.gov
<mailto:Assemblymember.Soto at assembly.ca.gov>




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