PAI Racing Posted March 22, 2004 Share Posted March 22, 2004 URGENT LEGISLATIVE ALERT (Important Update) Emissions Exemption Repeal Bill Scheduled for April 12 Hearing in Sacramento 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-year vehicles. The bill will be considered in the California Assembly's Transportation Committee on April 12. We will provide additional information as it becomes available. We Urge You to Contact the Members of the Assembly 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 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 Assembly Transportation Committee Jenny Oropeza (Chair), [email protected] (916) 319-2055 Guy S. Houston (Vice Chair) [email protected] (916) 319-2015 Patricia Bates [email protected] (916) 319-2073 John Benoit [email protected] (916) 319-2064 Patty Berg [email protected] (916) 319-2001 Wilma Chan [email protected] (916) 319-2016 Judy Chu [email protected] (916) 319-2049 Christine Kehoe [email protected] (916) 319-2076 Jay La Suer [email protected] (916) 319-2077 Tim Leslie [email protected] (916) 319-2004 Carol Liu [email protected] (916) 319-2044 John Longville [email protected] (916) 319-2062 Dennis Mountjoy [email protected] (916) 319-2059 George Nakano [email protected] | (916) 319-2053 Nicole Parra [email protected] (916) 319-2030 Fran Pavley [email protected] (916) 319-2041 Simon Salinas [email protected] (916) 319-2028 Joe Simitian [email protected] (916) 319-2021 Todd Spitzer [email protected] (916) 319-2071 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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