By SEMA Washington, D.C., Staff

Governor Ralph Northam signed into law a bill to exclude antique motor vehicles from the requirement that such vehicles be equipped with the vehicle’s original exhaust system or an equivalent to prevent excessive levels of noise.

Governor Ralph Northam signed into law a bill to exclude antique motor vehicles, defined as motor vehicles 25 years old or older, from the requirement that such vehicles be equipped with the vehicle’s original exhaust system or an equivalent to prevent excessive levels of noise. Current law only excludes antique motor vehicles manufactured prior to 1950 from such requirements. 

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 reintroduced in the New York Senate to provide that historical vehicle owners only pay a one-time registration fee of $100 upon initial registration.

Legislation has been reintroduced in the New York Senate to provide that historical vehicle owners only pay a one-time registration fee of $100 upon initial registration. The bill passed the Senate and has been referred to the New York Assembly Transportation Committee for consideration. 

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 reintroduced in the New York Senate to provide that historical vehicle owners only pay a one-time registration fee of $100 upon initial registration.

Legislation has been reintroduced in the New York Senate to provide that historical vehicle owners only pay a one-time registration fee of $100 upon initial registration. The bill passed the Senate and has been referred to the New York Assembly Transportation Committee for consideration. 

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 reintroduced in the New York Senate to provide that historical vehicle owners only pay a one-time registration fee of $100 upon initial registration.

Legislation has been reintroduced in the New York Senate to provide that historical vehicle owners only pay a one-time registration fee of $100 upon initial registration. The bill passed the Senate and has been referred to the New York Assembly Transportation Committee for consideration. 

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 reintroduced in the New York Senate to provide that historical vehicle owners only pay a one-time registration fee of $100 upon initial registration.

Legislation has been reintroduced in the New York Senate to provide that historical vehicle owners only pay a one-time registration fee of $100 upon initial registration. The bill passed the Senate and has been referred to the New York Assembly Transportation Committee for consideration. 

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

The Hawaii Senate passed a resolution seeking construction of a new race track facility on the island of Oahu.

The Hawaii Senate passed a resolution seeking construction of a new race track facility on the island of Oahu. The resolution requests that the Hawaii Department of Business, Economic Development and Tourism identify state-owned land suitable for a public-private partnership to design, build and operate a racing venue. The bill has been sent to the House Committee on Education and the Committee on Water and Land for further consideration. 

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

The Hawaii Senate passed a resolution seeking construction of a new race track facility on the island of Oahu.

The Hawaii Senate passed a resolution seeking construction of a new race track facility on the island of Oahu. The resolution requests that the Hawaii Department of Business, Economic Development and Tourism identify state-owned land suitable for a public-private partnership to design, build and operate a racing venue. The bill has been sent to the House Committee on Education and the Committee on Water and Land for further consideration. 

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

The Hawaii Senate passed a resolution seeking construction of a new race track facility on the island of Oahu.

The Hawaii Senate passed a resolution seeking construction of a new race track facility on the island of Oahu. The resolution requests that the Hawaii Department of Business, Economic Development and Tourism identify state-owned land suitable for a public-private partnership to design, build and operate a racing venue. The bill has been sent to the House Committee on Education and the Committee on Water and Land for further consideration. 

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

The Hawaii Senate passed a resolution seeking construction of a new race track facility on the island of Oahu.

The Hawaii Senate passed a resolution seeking construction of a new race track facility on the island of Oahu. The resolution requests that the Hawaii Department of Business, Economic Development and Tourism identify state-owned land suitable for a public-private partnership to design, build and operate a racing venue. The bill has been sent to the House Committee on Education and the Committee on Water and Land for further consideration. 

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

The U.S. House Natural Resources Committee passed SEMA-supported legislation that is designed to promote access to outdoor recreation opportunities, streamline the permitting process for guides and recreation enthusiasts, make federal agencies accountable for prioritizing outdoor recreation and address the maintenance backlog on America’s public lands through increased volunteerism. Rep. Rob Bishop (R-UT) crafted the “Recreation Not Red-Tape (RNR) Act” (H.R. 3400) in coordination with the Outdoor Recreation Roundtable (ORR), which is comprised of 25 top industry associations, including SEMA, representing off-roading, camping, fishing, boating, hiking, archery and other sports. The bill now goes to the House floor for consideration.

The RNR Act recognizes the significant economic contributions that the outdoor recreation industry generates for our economy ($887 billion per year in economic activity and provides an estimated 7.6 million direct jobs) and would make it easier to expand its scope.  

“Cumbersome permitting processes and other bureaucratic roadblocks have significantly undermined access to recreational opportunities for lands that should be available for all Americans to enjoy,” said Rep. Bishop. “This bipartisan bill cuts through that red tape and ensures federal land managers are focused on their role in providing the public with high-quality outdoor experiences.”

ORR has also worked with Sen. Ron Wyden (D-OR) on a companion RNR bill in the Senate (S. 1633). The bill is awaiting consideration by the Senate Energy and Natural Resources Committee. 

For more information, contact Eric Snyder at erics@sema.org.