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SEMA Member Guide to the New Health Care Law

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SEMA Member Guide to the New Health Care LawThe "Affordable Care Act" is sowing confusion for many SEMA members. The new health care law is being phased-in over a number of years and January 2014 is the deadline for larger companies to offer coverage or pay a penalty.

SEMA Hails Proposal to Save Johnson Valley OHV Recreation Area

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The Specialty Equipment Market Association (SEMA) has endorsed a proposal by Rep. Paul Cook that would end a five-year debate on how to expand the U.S. Marine Corps (USMC) base at Twentynine Palms, California.  Under the compromise, the Marines would have access to the adjoining Johnson Valley Off-Highway (OHV) Recreation Area for up to 42 days a year for training exercises but the OHV area would be otherwise preserved in perpetuity.

 

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
April 23, 2013

Contact: Della Domingo
909-978-6723
dellad@sema.org

SEMA Hails Proposal to Save Johnson Valley OHV Recreation Area
Rep. Paul Cook's Legislative Solution Would Also Provide Access for Marine Corps Training

Industry Demonstrates Early Commitment, Confidence in SEMA Show

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Nearly 2,000 exhibitors are confirmed to participate in the SEMA Show Priority Booth Selection Process taking place later this month. The number represents a six percent increase over the number of companies that participated in the process in 2012.

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
(April 22, 2013)

Contact: Della Domingo
909-978-6723
dellad@sema.org 

INDUSTRY DEMONSTRATES EARLY COMMITMENT, CONFIDENCE IN SEMA SHOW

-- 1,969 Exhibitors To Participate in 2013 Priority Booth Selection Process --
-- Great Space Still Available at www.semashow.com/buyabooth --

Congress Introduces Bill to Help Prevent Road Closures to Motorized Recreation

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SEMA-supported legislation (HR 1459) has been introduced in the U.S. Congress to require the president to complete an environmental review under the National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA) before designating more than 5,000 acres as a national monument.

Bills to Provide for Single License Plate in Maryland Die as Legislature Adjourns

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Maryland legislation to require the issuance of a single motor vehicle license plate died when the legislature adjourned for the year.

Connecticut House to Consider Bill to Increase Property Taxes on Antique/Rare/Special Interest Motor Vehicles

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After being approved by the Joint Committee on Planning and Development by a narrow 10–9 vote, legislation to increase the age requirement for vehicles eligible for registration as “antique, rare or special-interest motor vehicles” or “modified antique motor vehicles” will be considered by the Connecticut House of Representatives in a vote by all members.

Colorado Introduces Alternative Bill to Extend Emissions Inspection Waiver

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SEMA-supported legislation to extend the new car emissions inspection exemption from four to seven model years has been introduced in the Colorado Senate.

Inoperable Vehicle Bill Dead for the Year in Washington State

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A version of SEMA-model legislation to prohibit cities or towns from enforcing an ordinance that prevents automobile collectors from pursuing their hobby was denied further consideration by the House Local Government Committee after initial review.

California Seeks to Expand Vehicle Retirement Program

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A bill has been amended in the California Senate to authorize the Bureau of Automotive Repair (BAR) to provide other forms of financial assistance to an owner to retire a motor vehicle.

Legislation Introduced to Ban E15 Ethanol and Improve the Renewable Fuel Standard

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A SEMA-supported bill (HR 1462) has been introduced in the U.S. House of Representatives to reform the Renewable Fuel Standard (RFS). The current RFS mandates that an increasing amount of ethanol or other biofuels be blended into gasoline each year—levels that are now becoming unattainable in a free marketplace.
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