Thought that you CA owners might be interested in this:
>Date: Wed, 26 Feb 2003 09:32:35 -0800 (PST)
>From: Chris Kantarjiev <cak@dimebank.com>
>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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