Peter Gariepy Posted March 23, 2004 Share Posted March 23, 2004 URGENT LEGISLATIVE ALERT (Important Update)Emissions Exemption Repeal Bill Scheduled for April 12 Hearing in Sacramento Thank you for your enthusiastic response to our previous messages regarding A.B. 2683, the California legislation that would repeal the state's current rolling emissions-test exemption for vehicles 30 years old and older. As you are aware, A.B. 2683 would repeal the current pro-hobbyist exemption and replace it with a law requiring the permanent testing of all 1976 and newer model-year vehicles. The bill will be considered in the California Assembly's Transportation Committee on April 12. We will provide additional information as it becomes available. We Urge You to Contact the Members of the Assembly Transportation Committee (List Attached) Immediately to Request Their Opposition to A.B. 2683Our arguments are the same: Existing law in California exempts all vehicles 30 years old and older 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 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! California Assembly Transportation CommitteeJenny Oropeza (Chair), Assemblymember.Oropeza@assembly.ca.gov <mailto:Assemblymember.Oropeza@assembly.ca.gov> (916) 319-2055 Guy S. Houston (Vice Chair) Assemblymember.Houston@assembly.ca.gov <mailto:Assemblymember.Houston@assembly.ca.gov> (916) 319-2015 Patricia Bates Assemblymember.Bates@assembly.ca.gov <mailto:Assemblymember.Bates@assembly.ca.gov> (916) 319-2073 John Benoit Assemblymember.benoit@assembly.ca.gov <mailto:Assemblymember.benoit@assembly.ca.gov> (916) 319-2064 Patty Berg Assemblymember.Berg@assembly.ca.gov <mailto:Assemblymember.Berg@assembly.ca.gov> (916) 319-2001 Wilma Chan Assemblymember.Chan@assembly.ca.gov <mailto:Assemblymember.Chan@assembly.ca.gov> (916) 319-2016 Judy Chu Assemblymember.Chu@assembly.ca.gov <mailto:Assemblymember.Chu@assembly.ca.gov> (916) 319-2049 Christine Kehoe Assemblymember.Kehoe@assembly.ca.gov <mailto:Assemblymember.Kehoe@assembly.ca.gov> (916) 319-2076 Jay La Suer Assemblymember.Lasuer@assembly.ca.gov <mailto:Assemblymember.Lasuer@assembly.ca.gov> (916) 319-2077 Tim Leslie Assemblymember.Leslie@assembly.ca.gov <mailto:Assemblymember.Leslie@assembly.ca.gov> (916) 319-2004 Carol Liu Assemblymember.Liu@assembly.ca.gov <mailto:Assemblymember.Liu@assembly.ca.gov> (916) 319-2044 John Longville Assemblymember.Longville@assembly.ca.gov <mailto:Assemblymember.Longville@assembly.ca.gov> (916) 319-2062 Dennis Mountjoy Assemblymember.Mountjoy@assembly.ca.gov <mailto:Assemblymember.Mountjoy@assembly.ca.gov> (916) 319-2059 George Nakano Assemblymember.Nakano@assembly.ca.gov <http://democrats.assembly.ca.gov/members/a53/mailform.htm> | (916) 319-2053 Nicole Parra Assemblymember.Parra@assembly.ca.gov <mailto:Assemblymember.Parra@assembly.ca.gov> (916) 319-2030 Fran Pavley Assemblymember.Pavley@assembly.ca.gov <mailto:Assemblymember.Pavley@assembly.ca.gov> (916) 319-2041 Simon Salinas Assemblymember.Salinas@assembly.ca.gov <mailto:Assemblymember.Salinas@assembly.ca.gov> (916) 319-2028 Joe Simitian Assemblymember.Simitian@assembly.ca.gov <mailto:Assemblymember.Simitian@assembly.ca.gov> (916) 319-2021 Todd Spitzer Assemblymember.spitzer@assembly.ca.gov <mailto:Assemblymember.spitzer@assembly.ca.gov> (916) 319-2071 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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