SEMA Action Alert... CA

[Steve1968LS2]

And for you guys in other states.. if this passes here it will eventually happen in many other states as well. This is just a stepping stone to making ALL cars, regardless of age, non-exempt from emmision testing.


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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 [email protected]. Thank you for your assistance.


Senate Transportation Committee


Senator Alan Lowenthal (Chair)

[email protected]

(916) 651-4027



Senator Tom McClintock (Vice Chair)

[email protected]

(916) 651-4019



Senator Roy Ashburn

[email protected]

(916) 651-4018



Senator Gilbert Cedillo

[email protected]

(916) 651-4022



Senator Ellen Corbett

[email protected]

(916) 651-4010



Senator Robert Dutton

[email protected]

(916) 651-4031



Senator Tom Harman

[email protected]

(916) 651-4035



Senator Christine Kehoe

[email protected]

(916) 651-4039



Senator Joe Simitian

[email protected]

(916) 651-4011



Senator Tom Torlakson

[email protected]

(916) 651-4007



Senator Leland Yee

[email protected]

(916) 651-4008

[Hdesign]

We've been fighting this BS for years in the Peoples Republic of Massachusetts as well. It keeps coming up and luckily enthusiasts are energized enough to shut them down. Don't know how much longer we can hold off the wolves.

[mazspeed]

I FU$K^NG hate California sometimes. I will pass this around.

[mazspeed]

I just called the Senator's office and asked them to oppose the Bill. I spoke to a real person and they asked me what to ask the senator. I urge you guys to call and e-mail. I pretty much told the lady to have her tell the Senator to oppose this Bill. She took the message and said she would pass it on.

Senator Alan Lowenthal (Chair)

[email protected]

(916) 651-4027