Watch this bill in the assembly. Basically all cars after 1976 would be included in the smog check program. BIG PROBLEM!!!!

They disguise this by stating "cars 15 years or older", however they include all vehicles back to 1976 which really means 31 years.

If you live in California send an email to your senator before it is too late.

 

ERV
you got a link where I can find this BILL and read it over, Have you posted this on the SOCAL Forum?
How can they possibly expect to get away with this?
Rich

 

I'm not sure what this is???? Cars back to 1976 in California already have to be smogged every 2 years. What is different.????

 

http://echo.bluehornet.com/hostedema...1D6EEBE17AB672
ABOVE IS THE LINK, Notice the word "annual" is in bold print. Aren't smog test every two (2) years only, now??????????/
Originally Posted by 63 340HP View Post
If you have a stake at keeping the collector car hobby alive in CA this may interest you.


SEMA ALert


California Bill to Require ANNUAL Emissions Tests for Vehicles 15-Years Old and Older Passes Assembly; Moves to Senate



Legislation (A.B. 616) to require annual Smog check inspections for vehicles 15-years old and older has been approved by the California Assembly and has been sent to the Senate for consideration. 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 now referred to the Senate Transportation Committee.



We Urge You to Contact Members of the Senate 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 Senate 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.


Senate Transportation Committee


Senator Alan Lowenthal (Chair)

Senator.Lowenthal@senate.ca.gov

(916) 651-4027



Senator Tom McClintock (Vice Chair)

Senator.McClintock@senate.ca.gov

(916) 651-4019



Senator Roy Ashburn

Senator.Ashburn@senate.ca.gov

(916) 651-4018



Senator Gilbert Cedillo

Senator.Cedillo@senate.ca.gov

(916) 651-4022



Senator Ellen Corbett

Senator.Corbett@senate.ca.gov

(916) 651-4010



Senator Robert Dutton

Senator.Dutton@senate.ca.gov

(916) 651-4031



Senator Tom Harman

Senator.Harman@senate.ca.gov

(916) 651-4035



Senator Christine Kehoe

Senator.Kehoe@senate.ca.gov

(916) 651-4039



Senator Joe Simitian

Senator.Simitian@senate.ca.gov

(916) 651-4011



Senator Tom Torlakson

Senator.Torlakson@senate.ca.gov

(916) 651-4007



Senator Leland Yee

Senator.Yee@senate.ca.gov

(916) 651-4008


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Let others know of this threat.
I agree lets get together and eliminate this SH-T once and forever, We just let them screw with our lives and spend our MONEY!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!:t oetap:
Let,s see if we can get some deep pockets to help stop this All this time (67 years) I thought this was

 

OK....I see. The change is from every 2 years to every year. What complete . This would be great for the smog test people as far as 2x the income. I'm going to DMV today to look into registering my '76 as a "Historical Vehicle"....gp

 

Which genius in Sacramento came up with this idea????
Perhaps our good buddies at C.A.R.B. (People's Republic of California Air Resource Board) should review the data on the gross polluters that are required to be tested every two years at "TEST ONLY STATIONS" and remove these gems that fail emissions. Why don't these get tested every year????? I MISSED SOMETHING HERE!!!!!
I am absolutely sure the genius that wanted this Bill reviewed the data on current Gross Polluters that are allowed to cruise the streets. Just another good reason to get out of PR of CA.
Why don't we all drive that lovely Prius???? Sounds like another Senate Bill in the works.