I understand that this does not apply to the new MINI owners, but lets do what we can to keep the old MINIs on the road. This bill will only hurt all classic car hobbiest.

[font='Times New Roman']URGENT LEGISLATIVE UPDATE (updated 06/02/04)

California Emissions Exemption Repeal Bill Passes in Assembly; Moves to Senate

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 vehicles. Despite thousands of your messages in opposition, the bill passed in the California Assembly and will now be considered in the Senate. We must now focus our efforts on the Senate Transportation Committee!

Call, Fax or E-mail members of the Senate Transportation Committee (List Attached) Immediately to Request Their Opposition to A.B. 2683

Our 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 from which to look 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 Senate Transportation Committee

Senator Kevin Murray (Chair)
Phone: (916) 445-8800
Senator.murray@sen.ca.gov

Senator Tom McClintock (Vice-Chair)
Phone: (916) 445-8873
senator.mcclintock@sen.ca.gov

Senator Roy Ashburn
Phone: (916) 445-5405
senator.ashburn@sen.ca.gov

Senator James Brulte
Phone: (916) 445-3688
Senator.Brulte@sen.ca.gov

Senator Liz Figueroa
Phone: (916) 445-6671
Senator.Figueroa@sen.ca.gov

Senator Dean Florez
Phone: (916) 445-4641
Senator.florez@sen.ca.gov

Senator Betty Karnette
Phone: (916) 445-6447
Senator.karnette@sen.ca.gov

Senator Bill Morrow
Phone: (916) 445-3731
Senator.murrow@sen.ca.gov

Senator Don Perata
Phone: (916) 445-6577
Senator.Perata@sen.ca.gov
Senator Jack Scott
Phone: (916) 445-5976
senator.scott@sen.ca.gov

Senator Nell Soto
Phone: (916) 445-6868
Senator.soto@sen.ca.gov

Senator Jackie Speier
Phone: (916) 445-0503
Senator.speier@sen.ca.gov

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you can find more information on the states site... link

 

I sent my message to the Senators and I only had one reply (besides auto reply) and that was from Senator Tom Mclintock... to which he replyed that he has voted against the bill. Which is a good thing. Anyways, thought I would update for everyone. This is an important issue and if we all send a message it may help to keep the exsisting law in place... IE keeping the classics on the road. We all love to pull up to a restored Vette, Chevelle, Mini, MG etc... just my two cents worth....