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<BLOCKQUOTE>Date: Fri, 14 Sep 2007 11:31:24 -0700<BR>From: no-reply@sema.org<BR>To: massaac@hotmail.com<BR>Subject: SEMA Legislative Alert: Massachusetts Bill to Ban the Sale/Installation of Aftermarket Exhaust...<BR><BR>
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<P align=center><FONT face="" color=#ff0000 size=5>Massachusetts Bill to Ban the Sale/Installation of Aftermarket Exhaust Systems to be Considered by Joint Transportation Committee on Oct. 2</FONT> </P> A bill (H.B. 3574) to ban the sale or installation of “an exhaust system which has been modified in a manner which will amplify or increase the noise emitted by the exhaust” was reintroduced by Rep. Liz Malia and several cosponsors (list below) and will be considered by the Massachusetts Joint Transportation Committee on October 2nd. The bill excludes limited-use “antique motor cars” from its scope - a clear attempt by the bill’s sponsors to divide the automobile hobby in an effort to gain clearer sailing for this restrictive and damaging piece of legislation. <BR><STRONG>We Urge You to Contact the Members of the Joint Transportation Committee
(List Below) Immediately to Request Their Opposition to H.B. 3574</STRONG><BR>
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<LI>H.B. 3574 ignores the fact that aftermarket exhaust systems are designed to make vehicles run more efficiently without increasing emissions.
<LI>H.B. 3574 does not supply law enforcement with a clear standard to enforce, allowing them to make subjective judgments on whether or not a modified exhaust system is in violation.
<LI>H.B. 3574 fails to recognize that aftermarket exhaust systems offer increased performance, which can make a vehicle safer by improving its ability to merge, pass, travel uphill, etc.
<LI>H.B. 3574 would make it difficult for hobbyists to replace factory exhaust systems with more durable, better performing options.
<LI> H.B. 3574 would only exclude “antique motor cars” defined as those vehicles over 25-years old which are used exclusively for exhibitions, club activities, parades, etc.</LI></UL><STRONG>DON’T DELAY! Please contact members of the Massachusetts Joint Transportation Committee immediately by phone or e-mail to request their opposition to H.B. 3574. <BR></STRONG><BR>Please e-mail a copy of your letter to Steve McDonald at <A href="mailto:stevem@sema.org" target=_blank rel=nofollow>stevem@sema.org</A>. Thank you for your assistance. <BR><STRONG><U>Massachusetts Joint Transportation Committee</U></STRONG> <BR>Sen. Steven Baddour – Chairman<BR>Phone: 617/722-1604<BR>Email: <A href="mailto:Steven.Baddour@state.ma.us" target=_blank rel=nofollow>Steven.Baddour@state.ma.us</A><BR>Sen. Harriett Chandler<BR>Phone: 617/722-1544<BR>Fax: 617/722-1357<BR>Email: <A href="mailto:Harriette.Chandler@state.ma.us" target=_blank
rel=nofollow>Harriette.Chandler@state.ma.us</A><BR>Sen. Anthony Petruccelli<BR>Phone: 617/722-1634<BR>Email: <A href="mailto:Anthony.Petruccelli@state.ma.us" target=_blank rel=nofollow>Anthony.Petruccelli@state.ma.us</A><BR>Sen. Thomas McGee<BR>Phone: 617/722-1350<BR>Email: <A href="mailto:Thomas.McGee@state.ma.us" target=_blank rel=nofollow>Thomas.McGee@state.ma.us</A><BR>Sen. Mark Montigny<BR>Phone: 617/722-1440<BR>Fax: 617/722-1068<BR>Email: <A href="mailto:Mark.Montigny@state.ma.us" target=_blank rel=nofollow>Mark.Montigny@state.ma.us</A><BR>Sen. James Timilty<BR>Phone: 617/722-1222<BR>Fax: 617/722-1056<BR>Email: <A href="mailto:James.Timilty@state.ma.us" target=_blank rel=nofollow>James.Timilty@state.ma.us</A><BR>Sen. Robert Hedlund<BR>Phone: 617/722-1646<BR>Fax: 617/722-1028<BR>Email: <A href="mailto:Robert.Hedlund@state.ma.us" target=_blank rel=nofollow>Robert.Hedlund@state.ma.us</A><BR>Rep. Joseph Wagner – Chairman<BR>Phone:
617/722-2400<BR>Email: <A href="mailto:Rep.JosephWagner@hou.state.ma.us" target=_blank rel=nofollow>Rep.JosephWagner@hou.state.ma.us</A><BR>Rep. Robert Fennell<BR>Phone: 617/722-2400<BR>Fax: 617/722-0222<BR>Email: <A href="mailto:Rep.RobertFennell@hou.state.ma.us" target=_blank rel=nofollow>Rep.RobertFennell@hou.state.ma.us</A><BR>Rep. James Marzilli<BR>Phone: 617/722-2400<BR>Fax: 617/722-2850<BR>Email: <A href="mailto:Rep.JamesMarzilli@hou.state.ma.us" target=_blank rel=nofollow>Rep.JamesMarzilli@hou.state.ma.us</A><BR>Rep. Walter Timilty<BR>Phone: 617/722-2810<BR>Email: <A href="mailto:Rep.WalterTimilty@hou.state.ma.us" target=_blank rel=nofollow>Rep.WalterTimilty@hou.state.ma.us</A><BR>Rep. Stephen Canessa<BR>Phone: 617/722-2460<BR>Fax: 617/626-0839<BR>Email: <A href="mailto:Rep.StephenCanessa@Hou.State.MA.US" target=_blank rel=nofollow>Rep.StephenCanessa@Hou.State.MA.US</A><BR>Rep. Jennifer Flanagan<BR>Phone: 617/722-2040<BR>Fax:
617/722-2347<BR>Email: <A href="mailto:Rep.JenniferFlanagan@Hou.State.MA.US" target=_blank rel=nofollow>Rep.JenniferFlanagan@Hou.State.MA.US</A><BR>Rep. Patrick Natale<BR>Phone:617/722-2810<BR>Email: <A href="mailto:Rep.PatrickNatale@Hou.State.MA.US" target=_blank rel=nofollow>Rep.PatrickNatale@Hou.State.MA.US</A><BR>Rep. Carl Sciortino<BR>Phone: 617/722-2014<BR>Email: <A href="mailto:Rep.CarlSciortino@Hou.State.MA.US" target=_blank rel=nofollow>Rep.CarlSciortino@Hou.State.MA.US</A><BR>Rep. John Fernandes<BR>Phone: 617/722-2030<BR>Fax: 617/722-2215<BR>Email: <A href="mailto:Rep.JohnFernandes@Hou.State.MA.US" target=_blank rel=nofollow>Rep.JohnFernandes@Hou.State.MA.US</A><BR>Rep. Rosemary Sandlin<BR>Phone: 617/722-2400<BR>Email: <A href="mailto:Rep.RosemarySandlin@Hou.State.MA.US" target=_blank rel=nofollow>Rep.RosemarySandlin@Hou.State.MA.US</A><BR>Rep. Stephen Smith<BR>Phone: 617/722-2400<BR>Fax: 617/722-2850<BR>Email: <A
href="mailto:Rep.StephenSmith@Hou.State.MA.US" target=_blank rel=nofollow>Rep.StephenSmith@Hou.State.MA.US</A><BR>Rep. Paul Loscocco<BR>Phone: 617/722-2220<BR>Email: <A href="mailto:Rep.PaulLoscocco@hou.state.ma.us" target=_blank rel=nofollow>Rep.PaulLoscocco@hou.state.ma.us</A><BR>Rep. Donald Humason<BR>Phone: 617/722-2803<BR>Fax: 617/722-2390<BR>Email: <A href="mailto:Rep.DonaldHumason@hou.state.ma.us" target=_blank rel=nofollow>Rep.DonaldHumason@hou.state.ma.us</A><BR><STRONG><U><BR><BR>H.B. 3574 Co-Sponsors</U></STRONG><BR>Rep. Elizabeth Malia<BR>Phone: 617/722-2060<BR>Email: <A href="mailto:Rep.LizMalia@hou.state.ma.us" target=_blank rel=nofollow>Rep.LizMalia@hou.state.ma.us</A><BR>Rep. Angelo Scaccia<BR>Phone: 617/722-2692<BR>Fax: 617/722-2822<BR>Email: <A href="mailto:Rep.AngeloScaccia@hou.state.ma.us" target=_blank rel=nofollow>Rep.AngeloScaccia@hou.state.ma.us</A><BR>Rep. Denise Provost<BR>Phone: 617/722-2810<BR>Fax: 617/722-0548<BR><A
href="mailto:Rep.DeniseProvost@Hou.State.MA.US" target=_blank rel=nofollow>Rep.DeniseProvost@Hou.State.MA.US</A><BR>Rep. William Brownberger<BR>Phone: 617/722-2140<BR>Fax: 617/722-2339<BR>Email: <A href="mailto:Rep.WilliamBrownsberger@Hou.State.MA.US" target=_blank rel=nofollow>Rep.WilliamBrownsberger@Hou.State.MA.US</A><BR>Rep. Thomas Kennedy<BR>Phone: 617/722-2012<BR>Fax: 617-722-2024<BR>Email: <A href="mailto:Rep.ThomasKennedy@hou.state.ma.us" target=_blank rel=nofollow>Rep.ThomasKennedy@hou.state.ma.us</A><BR>Rep. Martha Walz<BR>Phone: 617/722-2460<BR>Fax: 617/626-0699<BR>Email: <A href="mailto:Rep.MartyWalz@Hou.State.MA.US" target=_blank rel=nofollow>Rep.MartyWalz@Hou.State.MA.US</A><BR>Sen. Patricia Jehlen<BR>Phone: 617/722-1578<BR>Fax: 617/722-1117<BR>Email: <A href="mailto:Patricia.Jehlen@state.ma.us" target=_blank rel=nofollow>Patricia.Jehlen@state.ma.us</A><BR>Sen. Edward Augustus<BR>Phone: 617/722-1485<BR>Fax: 617/722-1066<BR>Email: <A
href="mailto:Edward.Augustus@state.ma.us" target=_blank rel=nofollow>Edward.Augustus@state.ma.us</A><BR> <BR></TD></TR></TBODY></TABLE></TD></TR></TBODY></TABLE></TD></TR></TBODY></TABLE>
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