<VV> For CA only -- Urgent Legislative Alert

[John Sweet]

Larry,
Thanks for letting me know about this legislation.  I have emailed the
govenor and will notify the clubs in CA to also email the Govenor.  I am the
Chairman of the Corsa External Affairs Committe and please update me on
this.
Thanks,
John Sweet
CORSA External Affairs Chairman
----- Original Message -----
From: "Larry Forman" <Larry@forman.net>
To: <VirtualVairs@corvair.org>
Sent: Wednesday, September 01, 2004 1:52 AM
Subject: <VV> For CA only -- Urgent Legislative Alert


> For all classic car owners in CA.  Please see the e-mail below calling for
> help in getting the word to our Gov.
>
> This is VERY important.  Please send something to our Gov ASAP.  Otherwise
> this bill could cost us PLENTY!
>
> -- Larry Forman
>
>
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> >From: News@SummitRacing.com
> >To: LARRY@FORMAN.NET
> >Subject: Urgent Legislative Alert
> >
> >ACT NOW TO STOP THE CALIFORNIA EMISSIONS EXEMPTION REPEAL BILL!
> >
> >On Friday, August 27, the California Legislature approved a bill known as
> >A.B. 2683. This bill would repeal the state`s current pro-hobbyist
> >emissions-test exemption for vehicles 30 years old and older. It includes
> >amendments that do not protect car collectors and is being opposed by
SEMA
> >and the major car organizations in California. This bill would require:
> >
> >* All vehicles with post-1975 model year insured as collector cars
(driven
> >only to parades and exhibitions), and at least 35-years old to continue
in
> >the Smog Check program for the life of the vehicle.
> >
> >* Revisions to the Smog Check testing regimen for these qualifying
> >vehicles, including a tailpipe test, functional inspection of the fuel
> >cap, and a visual inspection for fuel leaks. The vehicle would also be
> >forced to comply with the exhaust emissions standards for the vehicle`s
> >class and model year as prescribed by California regulators.
> >
> >
> >CONTACT YOUR GOVERNOR TODAY!
> >
> >The bill is now in the hands of the Governor who can choose to veto it or
> >sign it into law. We urge you to contact the Governor immediately to
> >request his veto of A.B. 2683! He can be reached at:
> >
> >Governor Arnold Schwarzenegger
> >State Capitol Building
> >Sacramento, CA 95814
> >FAX: 916-445-4633
> >E-mail: www.govmail.ca.gov
> >
> >
> >A THREAT TO YOUR HOBBY!
> >
> >Despite assurances from the bill`s sponsors that a good faith effort
would
> >be made to address hobbyist concerns, this bill continues to betray the
> >trust of the collector car community. Here`s how:
> >
> >* HIGH COST: This bill could be far costlier and even more burdensome to
> >vehicle collectors.
> >
> >* ARBITRARY GUIDELINES: Regulators could set emissions standards to any
> >level that suits their purposes in order to ensure inspection failures.
> >
> >* UNLIMITED POWERS: Nothing in this bill would stop regulators from
> >bringing 1975 and older vehicles back into the Smog Check program at a
> >later date.
> >
> >
> >STAND UP FOR YOUR RIGHTS!
> >
> >Again, we urge you contact the Governor`s office at the address or fax
> >number listed above. Here are some talking points to include:
> >
> >* California`s current law recognizes the minimal impact of vehicles
> >30-years old and older on emissions and air quality.
> >
> >* Vehicles 30 years-old and older make up a minuscule portion of the
> >overall vehicle population and are poor source from which to look for
> >emissions reduction.
> >
> >* Antique and classic vehicles are overwhelmingly well-maintained and
> >infrequently driven.
> >
> >Legislators, regulators, and stationary source polluters are feeling the
> >heat from a failed effort to meet air quality goals and are looking for a
> >convenient scapegoat, using false data and inflated annual mileage
> >assumptions to further their case. Don`t let your hobby carry the burden
> >of their mistakes--contact the Governor`s office today!
> >
> >-------------------------------------------------------
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