By SEMA Washington, D.C., Staff

SEMA-member companies are invited to connect with legislative officials and voice their concerns on issues that matter most to their businesses during the 2018 SEMA Washington Rally, Wednesday, May 16. The event is an opportunity for the automotive specialty-equipment industry to educate Congressional representatives on issues such as the RPM Act, emerging automotive technologies, infrastructure spending, job creation, affordable health care and counterfeit products.

Held for the first time in 1996, the SEMA Washington Rally includes SEMA-member companies meeting face-to-face with members of Congress on Capitol Hill. SEMA members are briefed by staff in advance of the meetings and connect with elected officials on issues that matter most to the $42-billion industry.

“One-on-one meetings with legislators is one of the most effective ways to impact lawmakers who are making decisions that affect SEMA-member businesses,” said Daniel Ingber, SEMA chief corporate counsel. “The SEMA Washington Rally helps lawmakers hear from constituents and informs them about the issues that are most important to our industry.”

In addition to meetings with legislators, participating SEMA members will take part in an exclusive lunch on Capitol Hill, tours of iconic attractions in Washington, D.C., and a fun outing to the New York Yankees vs. Washington Nationals baseball game.

SEMA members interested in participating should contact Christian Robinson at christianr@sema.org or visit www.sema.org/dcrally.

By SEMA Washington, D.C., Staff

Legislation has been introduced in the Washington Senate to allow for personalized license plates for collector vehicles.

Legislation has been introduced in the Washington Senate to allow for personalized license plates for collector vehicles. The plates would be available for a one-time fee of $52. In Washington, collector vehicle plates would be available for vehicles that are more than 30 years old, owned and operated as collector vehicles, and not used for general transportation. This bill has been passed by the Senate and is now currently in the House Transportation Committee. 

For more information, visit the SEMA Action Network (SAN) website. For details, contact Daniel Ingber at stateleg@sema.org.

By SEMA Washington, D.C., Staff

Legislation has been introduced in the Washington Senate to allow for personalized license plates for collector vehicles.

Legislation has been introduced in the Washington Senate to allow for personalized license plates for collector vehicles. The plates would be available for a one-time fee of $52. In Washington, collector vehicle plates would be available for vehicles that are more than 30 years old, owned and operated as collector vehicles, and not used for general transportation. This bill has been passed by the Senate and is now currently in the House Transportation Committee. 

For more information, visit the SEMA Action Network (SAN) website. For details, contact Daniel Ingber at stateleg@sema.org.

By SEMA Washington, D.C., Staff

Legislation has been introduced in the Washington Senate to allow for personalized license plates for collector vehicles.

Legislation has been introduced in the Washington Senate to allow for personalized license plates for collector vehicles. The plates would be available for a one-time fee of $52. In Washington, collector vehicle plates would be available for vehicles that are more than 30 years old, owned and operated as collector vehicles, and not used for general transportation. This bill has been passed by the Senate and is now currently in the House Transportation Committee. 

For more information, visit the SEMA Action Network (SAN) website. For details, contact Daniel Ingber at stateleg@sema.org.

By SEMA Washington, D.C., Staff

Legislation has been introduced in the Washington Senate to allow for personalized license plates for collector vehicles.

Legislation has been introduced in the Washington Senate to allow for personalized license plates for collector vehicles. The plates would be available for a one-time fee of $52. In Washington, collector vehicle plates would be available for vehicles that are more than 30 years old, owned and operated as collector vehicles, and not used for general transportation. This bill has been passed by the Senate and is now currently in the House Transportation Committee. 

For more information, visit the SEMA Action Network (SAN) website. For details, contact Daniel Ingber at stateleg@sema.org.

By SEMA Washington, D.C., Staff

Virginia lawmakers are considering a bill that would allow qualifying military vehicles to be registered and operated on public roadways as “antiques.”

Virginia lawmakers are considering a bill that would allow qualifying military vehicles to be registered and operated on public roadways as “antiques.” The bill has been passed by the House and is now in the Senate Transportation Committee. 

For more information, visit the SEMA Action Network (SAN) website. For details, contact Daniel Ingber at stateleg@sema.org.

By SEMA Washington, D.C., Staff

Virginia lawmakers are considering a bill that would allow qualifying military vehicles to be registered and operated on public roadways as “antiques.”

Virginia lawmakers are considering a bill that would allow qualifying military vehicles to be registered and operated on public roadways as “antiques.” The bill has been passed by the House and is now in the Senate Transportation Committee. 

For more information, visit the SEMA Action Network (SAN) website. For details, contact Daniel Ingber at stateleg@sema.org.

By SEMA Washington, D.C., Staff

Virginia lawmakers are considering a bill that would allow qualifying military vehicles to be registered and operated on public roadways as “antiques.”

Virginia lawmakers are considering a bill that would allow qualifying military vehicles to be registered and operated on public roadways as “antiques.” The bill has been passed by the House and is now in the Senate Transportation Committee. 

For more information, visit the SEMA Action Network (SAN) website. For details, contact Daniel Ingber at stateleg@sema.org.

By SEMA Washington, D.C., Staff

Virginia lawmakers are considering a bill that would allow qualifying military vehicles to be registered and operated on public roadways as “antiques.”

Virginia lawmakers are considering a bill that would allow qualifying military vehicles to be registered and operated on public roadways as “antiques.” The bill has been passed by the House and is now in the Senate Transportation Committee. 

For more information, visit the SEMA Action Network (SAN) website. For details, contact Daniel Ingber at stateleg@sema.org.

By SEMA Washington, D.C., Staff

Utah lawmakers are considering a bill to align off-highway vehicle (OHV) registration fees with the areas of impact and required services.

Utah lawmakers are considering a bill to align off-highway vehicle (OHV) registration fees with the areas of impact and required services. Currently, there is no specific fund related to OHV trail expansion, maintenance and infrastructure. The bill has been passed by the House and is currently in the Senate Natural Resources, Agriculture and Environment Committee. 

For more information, visit the SEMA Action Network (SAN) website. For details, contact Daniel Ingber at stateleg@sema.org.