You may not live in California, however if it passess here your state may be next.

California Emissions Exemption Repeal Bill Will Be Considered by
Senate Transportation Committee on Tuesday, June 29, 2004



As you may be aware, A.B. 2683, the California legislation that would repeal the state's current rolling emissions-test exemption for vehicles 30 years old and older passed in the California Assembly will now be considered in the Senate. The bill would repeal the current pro-hobbyist exemption and replace it with a law requiring the permanent testing of all 1976 and newer model vehicles. A Senate hearing has been scheduled for Tuesday, June 29th. Committee members are claiming that they have not heard from enough California hobbyists opposing this bill.

Call Members of the Senate Transportation Committee (List Attached) Immediately to Request Their Opposition to A.B. 2683

Even if you have called or e-mailed previously, it is important that you make your feelings known once again!

Our arguments are the same:

* 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!

California Senate Transportation Committee

Senator Kevin Murray (Chair)
Phone: (916) 445-8800

Senator Tom McClintock (Vice-Chair)
Phone: (916) 445-8873

Senator Roy Ashburn
Phone: (916) 445-5405

Senator James Brulte
Phone: (916) 445-3688

Senator Liz Figueroa
Phone: (916) 445-6671

Senator Dean Florez
Phone: (916) 445-4641

Senator Betty Karnette
Phone: (916) 445-6447

Senator Bill Morrow
Phone: (916) 445-3731

Senator Don Perata
Phone: (916) 445-6577

Senator Jack Scott
Phone: (916) 445-5976

Senator Nell Soto
Phone: (916) 445-6868

Senator Jackie Speier
Phone: (916) 445-0503

Senator Tom Torlakson
Phone: (916) 445-6083

 

Thanks for the heads up Chad.

 

As many people as possible need to call these senate members and let them know how we feel about this bill.

 

chad do you know if there are any online petitions we could sign?