Subject: SEMA Legislative Alert: California Introduces Bill to Require ANNUAL Emissions Tests for Vehicles 15-Years Old and Older

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Jason Tolleson, jasont@sema.org <mailto:jasont@sema.org> SEMA 202/783-6007, ext. 39

URGENT LEGISLATIVE ALERT
California Introduces Bill to Require ANNUAL Emissions Tests
for Vehicles 15-Years Old and Older
Here we go again! Legislation (A.B. 616) has been introduced in the
California Assembly by Assemblyman Dave Jones
<mailto:%20Assemblymember.jones@assembly.ca.gov> to require annual Smog check inspections for vehicles 15-years old and older. The bill 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. The bill
has been referred to the Assembly Transportation Committee.
We Urge You to Contact Assemblyman Jones and members of the Assembly
Transportation 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.
Please contact members of the California Assembly Transportation
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 stevem@sema.org. Thank you for
your assistance.

Assembly Transportation Committee
Pedro Nava, Chair
Telephone: (916) 319-2035
Fax: (916) 319-2135
Email: Assemblymember.nava@assembly.ca.gov
Michael D. Duvall, Vice-Chair
Telephone: (916) 319-2072
Fax: (916) 319-2172
Email: Assemblymember.Duvall@assembly.ca.gov
Wilma Amina Carter
Telephone: (916) 319-2062
Fax: (916) 319-2162
Email: Assemblymember.Carter@assembly.ca.gov
Mike DeSaulnier
Telephone: (916) 319-2011
Fax: (916) 319-2111
Email: Assemblymember.DeSaulnier@assembly.ca.gov
Cathleen Galgiani
Tel: (916) 319-2017
Fax: (916) 319-2117
Email: Assemblymember.Galgiani@assembly.ca.gov
Martin Garrick
Telephone: (916) 319-2074
Fax: (916) 319-2174
Email: Assemblymember.Garrick@assembly.ca.gov
Shirley Horton
Telephone: (916) 319-2078
Email: Assemblymember.Shirley.Horton@assembly.ca.gov
Guy S. Houston
Telephone: (916) 319-2015
Fax: (916) 319-2115
Email: Assemblymember.Houston@assembly.ca.gov
Bob Huff
Telephone: (916) 319-2060
Fax: (916) 319-2160
Email: assemblymember.huff@assembly.ca.gov
Betty Karnette
Telephone: (916) 319-2054
Email: Assemblymember.Karnette@assembly.ca.gov
Anthony J. Portantino
Telephone: (916) 319-2044
Fax: (916) 319-2144
Email: assemblymember.Portantino@assembly.ca.gov
Ira Ruskin
Telephone: (916) 319 - 2021
Fax: (916) 319 - 2121
Email: Assemblymember.Ruskin@assembly.ca.gov
Jose Solorio
Telephone: (916) 319-2069
Fax: (916) 319-2169
Nell Soto
Telephone: (916) 319-2061
Fax: (916) 319-2161
Email: Assemblymember.Soto@assembly.ca.gov

 

Death to CARB!!

 

After looking into my legal FI options I'm about ready to move outta here. The only thing CA has going for it is the weather and nightlife.

 

although CARB can lick my sack, you still have to be objective about emission, somewhat. I still don't unstand why 15 year? the major emission restriction came about in 1968 or so and cars been pretty tamed ever since.. I hope they come out with tech that can produce ultra low emission, producing 5000whp...

 

One more reason not to live in California.

 

I believe the voting for this occured on Monday, April 16, 2007.

I think the bill passed through the California Assembly.

Type "AB 616" in the bill number section

 

Pretty soon the streets of california are going to be covered in horse poop bc no one will be able to drive cars and you'll all start to ride horses and bugggies to work again. Good, great, thanks democrats.

 

Cali FTL!!

 

I want a pony! lol

 

I propose a bill that (for the cause of smog/emissions reduction, fuel conservation, and state budget <spending reduction for fuel>) that requires police vehicles (primarily patrol) to be powered by 4-cylinder engines with capacities no larger than 2.0L.

 

+1 trillion

 

That would still allow them to drive the RSX - S... It wouldn't be fair to people trying to run. I say take it down to 1.8 L.

California needs to regulate SUVs... And thier power generation industry... I know that even before the major revamps in emmissions testing in GA, the biggest polluter was sothern company/GA power... even more than all the cars combined. But southern company gets away with it because the fines are small compared to the upgrades they would need to reduce emissions. (Plus, they are less visible than that Excursion/expedition/suburban/escalade.)

 

<3 florida

 

Another Democrat, under the guise of saving the environment and clean air attempting to get into the pockets of Californians that they haven't reached yet.

Sample meeting minutes: "Damn it people!! We are Democrats!! We've got to find a way to raise taxes, but how? Let's see...hmmmm we can get the sales tax again. No, people will scream bloody murder. Cigarettes? Gasoline? Alcohol? Who can we snake and make it look like we're doing something for the people of California? Muahaha!! *

*Actual meeting minutes may vary. Normal side affects of Democratic power are: sweating of the hands, loss of money in your wallet, tightening of the sphincter, and children born with the heads of horses. Please contact your fianancial agent for how this may have further impact on you.

 

Glad I'm transferring out of this state by Oct.

 

Edit: read the entire post. Wow that is a bit too extreme there. Talk about nutso

 

+1





is this an attempt to try to fix our traffic nonsense problem


cali traffic = one major trip in one day

 

Wow! Do I feel sorry for you Cali guys.

 

You all realize that many other areas in the country have emissions standards pretty much equal to that of CA, right? My inspection in VA was identical to the one here in CA, except that I had to pass a safety inspection annually. Yes, I compared the emissions thresholds and they were identical between states. I wish that if they're going to target emissions, they do so on the older cars and trucks, as that's where the majority of the pollution is. Instead they continue to squeeze new cars because of their sheer number, even though they contribute a minute amount of pollution compared to the rest.

 

correct me if I am way off, but my neighbor was mentioning that all cars 2005 and up are smog exempt? is that correct or is it 2006 and up? I'm pretty sure it's 2006 but I am HOPING its's 20005 since my 350z is an 05 model