URGENT LEGISLATIVE ALERT (FINAL HEARING UPDATE)

THIS IS IT

California Emissions Exemption Repeal Bill Will Be Considered by

Senate Appropriations Committee on August 2^nd; Final Showdown

As you are aware, the California Assembly and now the Senate Transportation Committee have passed A.B. 2683, the legislation that would repeal the state's current rolling emissions-test exemption for vehicles 30 years old and older. A wide array of business and environmental interests aggressively support this bill. The measure would repeal the current pro-hobbyist exemption and replace it with a law requiring the permanent testing of all 1976 and newer model vehicles. On Monday, August 2nd, the Senate Appropriations Committee has scheduled a hearing on this bill. If the Appropriations Committee passes this bill, the entire Senate likely will approve it as well and will send to the Governor for his signature. Make no mistake, our backs are against the wall!

Call Members of the Senate Appropriations Committee (List Attached) Immediately to Request Their Opposition to A.B. 2683

Even if you have called or e-mailed previously,

it is critical that you make your feelings known once again!

• 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 very 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 (a fraction of the miles each year as a new vehicle).
  
  
  
• 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. The old car hobby should not carry the burden of their mistakes!
  

California Senate Appropriations Committee

Senator Dede Alpert (Chair)
(916) 445-3952
senator.alpert@sen.ca.gov <mailto:senator.alpert@sen.ca.gov>

Senator Jim Battin (Vice-Chair)
(916) 445-5581
Jim.battin@sen.ca.gov <mailto:Jim.battin@sen.ca.gov>

Senator Samuel Aanestad
(916) 445 - 3353
senator.aanestad@sen.ca.gov <mailto:senator.aanestad@sen.ca.gov>

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

Senator Debra Bowen
(916) 445-5953
senator.bowen@sen.ca.gov <mailto:senator.bowen@sen.ca.gov>

Senator John Burton
(916) 445-1412
Senator.burton@sen.ca.gov <mailto:Senator.burton@sen.ca.gov>

Senator Martha Escutia
(916) 327-8315
Senator.escutia@sen.ca.gov <mailto:Senator.escutia@sen.ca.gov>

Senator Ross Johnson
(916) 445-4961
Senator.johnson@sen.ca.gov <mailto:Senator.johnson@sen.ca.gov>

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

Senator Michael Machado
(916) 445-2407
Senator.machado@sen.ca.gov <mailto:Senator.machado@sen.ca.gov>

Senator Kevin Murray
(916) 445-8800
Senator.murray@sen.ca.gov <mailto:Senator.murray@sen.ca.gov>

Senator Charles Poochigian
(916) 445-9600
Senator.poochigian@sen.ca.gov <mailto:Senator.poochigian@sen.ca.gov>

Senator Jackie Speier
(916) 445-0503
senator.speier@sen.ca.gov <mailto:senator.speier@sen.ca.gov>