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FW: Those wacky Califonia legislators are at it again...

To: "Spridget List" <spridgets@autox.team.net>
Subject: FW: Those wacky Califonia legislators are at it again...
Date: Wed, 26 Feb 2003 14:36:51 -0600
and you anti SUV guys thought I was kidding about "us"... Spridget lovers,
being next...

-----Original Message-----
From owner-british-cars at autox.team.net
[mailto:owner-british-cars@autox.team.net]On Behalf Of Chris Kantarjiev
Sent: Wednesday, February 26, 2003 11:33 AM
To: british-cars@autox.team.net
Subject: Those wacky Califonia legislators are at it again...


(Apologies to the non-californians on the list, but your
State could be next!)

> Dear California NMA Members,
>
> Senate Bill 708 repeals the current pro-hobbyist exemption for
> vehicles 30 years and older and replaces it with an exemption for
> vehicles that are 45 or more model years old commencing
> January 1, 2005.
>
> We urge you to contact your State Senators to oppose SB 708.
>
> ** Existing law in California exempts all pre-1974 vehicles from
> emissions testing until 2003. After 2003, vehicles 30-years old
> and older are exempt 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!
>
> Please take the time to contact your State Senator on this issue.
>
> To find out who your state senators are, you can visit
> http://www.sen.ca.gov/~newsen/senators/senators.htp or contact
> the California Senate general information line at 916/445-4311.
>
> If you have any questions about this issue, please contact the
> California Activist Jim Thomas, (Home/work 415/924-2184) or
> fastestdog@prodigy.net
>
> Also, a big thanks goes to SEMA for alerting us to this bill.
>
> Best regards,
>
> Eric Skrum
> Communications Director
>
> Celebrating 20 years of protecting your rights!
>
> National Motorists Association      608/849-6000
> nma@motorists.org                       www.motorists.org
> Advocating, Protecting, and Representing the Rights of North
> American
> Motorists
>

I sent the following letter to my State Senator:

>
> Dear Senator Sher,
>
> I have just learned of some recently proposed legislation, Senate
> Bill 708, pertaining to smog check exemption of older vehicles.
> Existing law in California exempts all pre-1974 vehicles from
> emissions testing until 2003.  After 2003, vehicles 30 years old
> and older are exempt from emissions testing.  Senate Bill 708 repeals
> the current pro-hobbyist exemption for vehicles 30 years and older
> and replaces it with an exemption for vehicles that are 45 or more
> model years old commencing January 1, 2005.
>
> 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).
>
> As an old car hobbyist I urge you to oppose SB 708. It will not
> deliver the reduction in emissions that the EPA & CARB are seeking
> as vehicles that fall into this category are not significant
> contributors to the problem. SB 708 will make the already a difficult
> and expensive pursuit of preserving our automotive history even
> more difficult and expensive if not impossible. Please oppose Senate
> Bill 708.
>
> Regards,
> Christopher Kantarjiev

When you write, include your address, so it's clear that you're
a constituent. Don't know your Senator's name? Go to
http://www.leginfo.ca.gov/yourleg.html

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