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.

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.

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.

By SEMA Editors

R. Lee Ermey signs autographs in the Omix-ADA Off-Road Success Center at the SEMA Show.

R. Lee Ermey, “The Gunny,” who made an acting career out of his ability to bring stern military careerists to life, has died at age 74. His death was announced on Twitter by his manager Bill Rogin. Ermey was a fixture in the Omix-ADA Off-Road Success Center at the SEMA Show.

Ermey was nominated for a Golden Globe for Best Supporting Actor for his role as Gunnery Sgt. Hartman in Full Metal Jacket, but that was only one of his many military roles. Owing to his background as a former Marine Corps. staff sergeant and drill instructor, Ermey was able to project authority and resolute leadership in a number of roles.

Born in Emporia, Kansas, in 1944 as Ronald Lee Ermey, he had been arrested for criminal mischief twice by age 17. Given a choice between jail time or the military, he chose the Marine Corps., and served as a drill instructor in San Diego in the mid ’60s. He was eventually sent to Vietnam and served 14 months there. He was later a staff sergeant in Okinawa, but was medically discharged in 1972 because of injuries during his service. He later received an honorary promotion to gunnery sergeant by the Marines.

Ermey appeared in more than 55 films and was a voice actor in many others, including Roughnecks and X-Men 3. He also appeared in video games and numerous TV commercials.

No immediate information on survivors or a memorial service was available.