Stop the madness....Annual Smog Inspections for 15+ yr cars in Calif!

Please write and complain if you have an older F-Car in California.....

Subject: SEMA Legislative Alert: California Bill to Require ANNUAL Emissions Tests...



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California Bill to Require ANNUAL Emissions
Tests for Vehicles 15-Years Old Moves to Senate Appropriations Committee

Legislation (A.B. 616) to require annual Smog check inspections for vehicles 15-years old and older has been approved by the California Assembly and the Senate Transportation Committee. The bill now moves to the Senate Appropriations Committee for consideration on August 20th. A.B. 616 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.

We Urge You to Contact Members of the Senate Appropriations Committee (List Below) Immediately to Oppose A.B. 616

• A.B. 616 ignores the minimal impact vintage cars have on air quality.

• A.B. 616 could entice vintage car owners into allowing these vehicles to be scrapped.

• 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.

• A.B. 616 ignores the fact that classic vehicles are overwhelmingly well-maintained and infrequently driven.

• A.B. 616 would increase costs by creating an annual inspection fee for owners of these vehicles.

• A.B. 616 represents another attempt by California legislators and regulators to scapegoat older cars.

• A.B. 616 would dramatically impact the ability of fixed and low income motorists from owning and driving their older vehicles.

Please contact members of the California Senate Appropriations 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 [email protected]. Thank you for your assistance.

Senate Appropriations Committee

Senator Tom Torlakson (Chair)
Phone: (916) 651-4007
Email: [email protected]

Senator Dave Cox (Vice Chair)
Phone: (916) 651-4001
Email: [email protected]

Senator Samuel Aanestad
Phone: (916) 651-4004
Email: [email protected]v

Senator Roy Ashburn
Phone: (916) 651-4018
Email: [email protected]

Senator Jim Battin
Phone: (916) 651-4037
Email: [email protected]

Senator Gilbert Cedillo
Phone: (916) 651-4022
Email: [email protected]

Senator Ellen Corbett
Phone: (916) 651-4010
Email: [email protected]

Senator Robert Dutton
Phone: (916) 651-4031
Email: [email protected]

Senator Dean Florez
Phone: (916) 651-4016
Email: [email protected]

Senator Sheila Kuehl
Phone: (916) 651-4023
Email: [email protected]

Senator Jenny Oropeza
Phone: (916) 651-4028
Email: [email protected]

Senator Mark Ridley-Thomas
Phone: (916) 651-4026
Email: [email protected]

Senator George Runner
Phone: (916) 651-4017
Email: [email protected]

Senator Joe Simitian
Phone: (916) 651-4011
Email: [email protected]v

Senator Darrell Steinberg
Phone: (916) 651-4006
Email: [email protected]

Senator Mark Wyland
Phone: (916) 651-4038
Email: [email protected]

Senator Leland Yee
Phone: (916) 651-4008
Email: [email protected]