sorry to bomb both lists but I thought this might be of inerest to New
Hampshire owners of old cars.
I got this of the SEMA web site...... don't know how old it is
New Hampshire Introduces Bill to Increase
Registration Fees for Older Vehicles (Model
Years 1943-1974)
A bill (H.B. 639) has been introduced in the New Hampshire
legislature that would change current law to significantly and
unfairly reduce the numbers of vehicles and motorcycles that
could register as antiques. Under the bill, only vehicles
manufactured in 1942 or earlier could register as antiques
and qualify for reduced registration fees. This bill would
directly affect all vehicles manufactured between 1943-1974
that were previously registered as antiques.
We Urge You to Contact Your State Legislators to
Oppose H.B. 639
H.B. 639 is a blatant attempt to fill state coffers on the
backs of vehicle collectors and hobbyists.
H.B. 639 raises the registration fee from $6 to $25.20
for model year 1943-1974 passenger vehicles.
H.B. 639 forces model year 1943-1974 vehicles to
undergo the same emissions testing requirements as
newer cars.
H.B. 639 takes away the right of owners of model
year 1943-1974 vehicles to display year of vehicle
manufacture license plates.
H.B. 639 eliminates the prestige and added value of
owning a 1943-1974 vehicle that the term "antique"
confers. Losing the antique registration status can also
have a negative effect on obtaining classic car
insurance and on potential resale value.
Contact the New Hampshire House Transportation
Committee members (see list below) and your own state
legislators immediately to oppose this legislation. If you need
assistance in determining who your legislators are, please
contact the New Hampshire Legislature's General
Information Line at 603/271-1110. This information can also
be obtained by calling the SEMA Washington, D.C. office at
202/783-6007 or via the Internet at
http://www.sema.org/fedleg/.
Please fax a copy of your letters to us at 202/783-6024 or
mail to:
SEMA Washington Office
1317 F Street, NW, Suite 500
Washington, DC 20004
Attention: Steve McDonald/Brian Caudill
NEW HAMPSHIRE HOUSE TRANSPORTATION
COMMITTEE MEMBERS
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