Guys,
I thought I would send this around...we ALL need to call everyone of the legislators on the attached email and let them know that you oppose the legislation that will force smog requirements on any car older that 15 years old.
Please pass this on to anyone one who owns a vintage car or is a vintage fan and urge them to call. Ask employees, friends, co workers etc. to call. The more people calling, the more likely we can stop this.
Its simple, call the legislators office and simply say, that "A.B. 616 is bad legislation and you urge the a no vote". That's it...if you want to say why, go ahead.
Please don't ignore this...I have been involved with many legislative issues and helped stop bad legislation! We must call and make our voices heard...we can stop this! Think of all the Pantera that will have to change their motors back to stock configurations!!!!!!! Even if you aren't in California...help out your California brethren or you may see a much slower and quieter car next time.
Best regards,
Tom Borcich
Here is what I pulled off the other forum:
URGENT LEGISLATIVE ALERT
California Introduces Bill to Require ANNUAL Emissions Tests
for Vehicles 15-Years Old and Older
Here we go again! Legislation (A.B. 616) has been introduced in the
California Assembly by Assemblyman Dave Jones Assemblymember.jones@assembly.ca.gov> to require annual Smog check
inspections for vehicles 15-years old and older. The bill would also
require that funds generated through the additional inspection fees be
deposited into an account which can be used to scrap older cars. You
may recall that in 2004 a new law was enacted in California to require
the lifetime testing of all 1976 and newer model-year vehicles.
Pre-1976 motor vehicles would remain exempt under A.B. 616. The bill
has been referred to the Assembly Transportation Committee.
We Urge You to Contact Assemblyman Jones and members of the Assembly
Transportation Committee (List Below) Immediately to Oppose A.B. 616
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A.B. 616 ignores the minimal impact vintage cars have on air quality.
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A.B. 616 could entice vintage car owners into allowing these
vehicles to be scrapped.
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A.B. 616 ignores the fact that vehicles 15-years old and older
still constitute a small portion of the overall vehicle population
and are a poor source from which to look for emissions reduction.
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A.B. 616 ignores the fact that classic vehicles are overwhelmingly
well-maintained and infrequently driven.
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A.B. 616 would increase costs by creating an annual inspection fee
for owners of these vehicles.
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A.B. 616 represents another attempt by California legislators and
regulators to scapegoat older cars.
Please contact members of the California Assembly Transportation
Committee immediately by phone, fax or e-mail to request their
opposition to A.B. 616.
Please e-mail a copy of your letter to stevem@sema.org
. Thank you for your assistance.
Assembly Transportation Committee
Pedro Nava, Chair
Telephone: (916) 319-2035
Fax: (916) 319-2135
Email: Assemblymember.nava@assembly.ca.gov
Michael D. Duvall, Vice-Chair
Telephone: (916) 319-2072
Fax: (916) 319-2172
Email: Assemblymember.Duvall@assembly.ca.gov
Wilma Amina Carter
Telephone: (916) 319-2062
Fax: (916) 319-2162
Email: Assemblymember.Carter@assembly.ca.gov
Mike DeSaulnier
Telephone: (916) 319-2011
Fax: (916) 319-2111
Email: Assemblymember.DeSaulnier@assembly.ca.gov
Cathleen Galgiani
Tel: (916) 319-2017
Fax: (916) 319-2117
Email: Assemblymember.Galgiani@assembly.ca.gov
Martin Garrick
Telephone: (916) 319-2074
Fax: (916) 319-2174
Email: Assemblymember.Garrick@assembly.ca.gov
Shirley Horton
Telephone: (916) 319-2078
Email: Assemblymember.Shirley.Horton@assembly.ca.gov
Guy S. Houston
Telephone: (916) 319-2015
Fax: (916) 319-2115
Email: Assemblymember.Houston@assembly.ca.gov
Bob Huff
Telephone: (916) 319-2060
Fax: (916) 319-2160
Email: assemblymember.huff@assembly.ca.gov
Betty Karnette
Telephone: (916) 319-2054
Email: Assemblymember.Karnette@assembly.ca.gov
Anthony J. Portantino
Telephone: (916) 319-2044
Fax: (916) 319-2144
Email: assemblymember.Portantino@assembly.ca.gov
Ira Ruskin
Telephone: (916) 319 - 2021
Fax: (916) 319 ? 2121
Email: Assemblymember.Ruskin@assembly.ca.gov
Jose Solorio
Telephone: (916) 319-2069
Fax: (916) 319-2169
Nell Soto
Telephone: (916) 319-2061
Fax: (916) 319-2161
Email: Assemblymember.Soto@assembly.ca.gov
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