SB 708 Set For Hearing April 29

[jyl]

Apologies for the cross-post - this is originally from the 911 board but I'm sure some 914'ers care too.

SB 708 Set For Hearing April 29

California Senate Bill SB 708 (Florez) is set for hearing April 29.

In case you're missed the prior threads, this bill would eliminate the current 30 year rolling smog exemption for cars registered in California. Instead, all post-1974 cars would get a 45 year rolling exemption and all pre-1974 cars would be exempt only if they were driven less than 12,000 miles/year. Basically, this means you have to start rationing the miles on your modified 1973 911 and the 1975 911 you've been planning to convert to carbs needs to retain original smog gear until 2020. Not to mention that, once the legislative ball starts rolling, who's to say that legislators don't make 12,000 miles into 6,000 miles or make 1974 into 1984 . . . ?

If you care, please contact your State Senator and state your views ASAP. Go to http://www.sen.ca.gov to send email to your Senator, or better yet call their office, or better yet write them a letter, or do all three! Emphasize that you are a car collector, collector cars are kept in top condition (not smoky junkers), all the car clubs you belong to, all the people employed by the car enthusiast and collector industry in California (do we need more unemployment?), how miniscule is the contribution of collector cars to smog in California, etc. Search prior threads for a good sample letter by Wayne.

Remember, the hearing is April 29. Speak up now, or don't complain later.

P.S. Also, please educate other car collectors about this bill. It has gotten little publicity and might just sneak through.

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John L.
SF Bay Area