Here goes my letter writting to Sac again.
It seems like every year they try a different version of the same BS Bill to reverse the one they started in 1998.
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A THREAT TO YOUR HOBBY!
Despite assurances from the bill`s sponsors that a good faith effort
would be made to address hobbyist concerns, this bill continues to betray
the trust of the collector car community. Here`s how:
* HIGH COST: This bill could be far costlier and even more burdensome
to vehicle collectors.
* ARBITRARY GUIDELINES: Regulators could set emissions standards to any
level that suits their purposes in order to ensure inspection failures.
* UNLIMITED POWERS: Nothing in this bill would stop regulators from
bringing 1975 and older vehicles back into the Smog Check program at a
later date.
STAND UP FOR YOUR RIGHTS!
Again, we urge you contact the Governor`s office at the address or fax
number listed above. Here are some talking points to include:
* California`s current law recognizes the minimal impact of vehicles
30-years old and older on emissions and air quality.
* Vehicles 30 years-old and older make up a minuscule portion of the
overall vehicle population and are poor source from which to look for
emissions reduction.
* Antique and classic vehicles are overwhelmingly well-maintained and
infrequently driven.
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, using false data and inflated annual mileage
assumptions to further their case. Don`t let your hobby carry the
burden of their mistakes--contact the Governor`s office today!