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California Emissions Exemption Repeal Bill Passes in Assembly
Moves to Senate
By SEMA Legislative Affairs
URGENT LEGISLATIVE UPDATE
California Emissions Exemption Repeal Bill Passes in Assembly; Moves to
Senate
Thank you for your enthusiastic response to our previous messages
regarding A.B. 2683, the California legislation that would repeal the state's
current rolling emissions test exemption for vehicles 30 years old and older.
As you are aware, A.B. 2683 would repeal the current pro-hobbyist exemption
and replace it with a law requiring the permanent testing of all 1976 and
newer model vehicles. Despite thousands of your messages in opposition, the
bill passed in the California Assembly and will now be considered in the
Senate. We must now focus our efforts on the Senate Transportation Committee!
Call, Fax or E-mail members of the Senate Transportation Committee (List
Attached) Immediately to Request Their Opposition to A.B. 2683
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
[EMAIL PROTECTED]
Senator Tom McClintock (Vice-Chair) Phone: (916) 445-8873
[EMAIL PROTECTED]
Senator Roy Ashburn Phone: (916) 445-5405 [EMAIL PROTECTED]
Senator James Brulte Phone: (916) 445-3688 [EMAIL PROTECTED]
Senator Liz Figueroa Phone: (916) 445-6671 [EMAIL PROTECTED]
Senator Dean Florez Phone: (916) 445-4641 [EMAIL PROTECTED]
Senator Betty Karnette Phone: (916) 445-6447 [EMAIL PROTECTED]
Senator Bill Morrow Phone: (916) 445-3731 [EMAIL PROTECTED]
Senator Don Perata Phone: (916) 445-6577 [EMAIL PROTECTED]
Senator Jack Scott Phone: (916) 445-5976 [EMAIL PROTECTED]
Senator Nell Soto Phone: (916) 445-6868 [EMAIL PROTECTED]
Senator Jackie Speier Phone: (916) 445-0503 [EMAIL PROTECTED]
Senator Tom Torlakson Phone: (916) 445-6083 [EMAIL PROTECTED]
Thanks,
Marc Medina
www.pnw-sdac.org
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