It was written:
> Well folks( In Cailf ...@ least) it looks as though we can finally throw
> away that old smog stuff. I was listening to NPR today and they
> reported that all cars 76 and below no longer need smog cerificates..
I believe this is in reference to California Assembly Bill 2683. From
my reading of it, this is NOT a good thing! However, it has not yet
passed; the Senate still has to vote on it and hopefully it'll die there.
Current status:
CURRENT BILL STATUS
MEASURE : A.B. No. 2683
AUTHOR(S) : Lieber (Coauthor: Senator Machado).
TOPIC : Air pollution: smog check.
HOUSE LOCATION : SEN
+LAST AMENDED DATE : 05/20/2004
TYPE OF BILL :
Active
Non-Urgency
Non-Appropriations
Majority Vote Required
State-Mandated Local Program
Fiscal
Non-Tax Levy
LAST HIST. ACT. DATE: 05/26/2004
LAST HIST. ACTION : Read third time, passed, and to Senate.
TITLE : An act to amend Section 44011 of the Health and Safety
Code, and to amend Section 4000.1 of the Vehicle Code,
relating to air pollution.
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Californians: Read this bill carefully, and understand what it TRULY
does (http://www.assembly.ca.gov).
Why is it bad for auto enthusiasts? Because while exempting all
pre-1976 cars, in reality it permanently enrolls all 1976+ cars in Smog
Check. Right now, there is a 'rolling exemption' for vehicles 30+ years
old. This year (2004), all cars 1974 and older are exempt. Next year,
all cars 1975 and older (Note: if passed, AB2683 kicks in April 2005).
In 2006, under EXISTING law, all cars 1976 and older are exempt.
But this 'new and improved' law PREVENTS 1976 cars from gaining
exemption!
Typical sleight of hand. Take away, while claiming to be giving.
Caveat: Most '70s cars probably don't deserve to be on the road. What
a dismal time in car building history. (Flames locally, please)
Those interested in legislation that affect our relationship with our
vehicles may wish to check out the Specialty Equipment Market
Association webpages at http://www.sema.org and click on Legislation
and Regulations.
Sorry for the length.. But it's crucial to remember that politicians are,
well... politicians. If we don't watch 'em, sure as heck nobody else will
either.
-- John
John F Sandhoff sandhoff@csus.edu Sacramento, CA
Still willing to deal on a '93 Caravan... :-)
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