By Chad Simon

The 2017 SEMA Show will feature more than 2,400 exhibiting companies, including veteran manufacturers and first-timers, who will display their latest and most innovative new products.

The 2017 SEMA Show Priority Space Selection Process, beginning May 1, provides exhibitors with the opportunity to secure the best locations for their Show displays. Companies that submitted booth space applications prior to Friday, March 31, are eligible to participate.

April 25: Each company will be contacted via email with their date and time range of booth selection. The email will be sent to the person listed as the exhibitor’s primary SEMA Show contact. Companies that have not received a correspondence by April 27, or who want to change the primary Show contact listed on the application, should email sales@sema.org or call 909-396-0289.

View the Online Floorplan: About an hour prior to their selection time, exhibitors are encouraged to prepare by viewing the 2017 Show’s online floorplan on www.SEMAShow.com. Updated every 30 minutes, exhibitors can see as the Show begins to take shape and monitor their desired section to gain a general idea of where they want to display. During the exhibitor’s time to pick, the SEMA Show account representative will call the primary SEMA Show contact and help locate and assign the exhibit space that best suits the company’s needs. As exhibitors choose their locations, the floorplan on www.SEMAShow.com is updated live.

The 2017 SEMA Show is scheduled for Tuesday–Friday, October 31–November 3, in Las Vegas. While the deadline has passed to participate in the Show’s Priority Space Selection, companies can still secure booth space for 2017 by visiting www.SEMAShow.com/buyabooth. 

By SEMA Washington, D.C., Staff

Legislation to exempt antique motor vehicles from state and local taxes has been introduced.

Legislation to exempt antique motor vehicles from state and local taxes has been introduced. The bill will be considered by the Louisiana House Ways and Means Committee. The bill defines an “antique motor vehicle” as a motor vehicle which was manufactured at least 25 years ago, is maintained by a private collector and is not used for commercial purposes. If enacted into law, the measure would become effective on July 1, 2017. 

For more information, visit the SEMA Action Network (SAN) website. For details, contact Steve McDonald at stevem@sema.org.

By SEMA Washington, D.C., Staff

Legislation to exempt antique motor vehicles from state and local taxes has been introduced.

Legislation to exempt antique motor vehicles from state and local taxes has been introduced. The bill will be considered by the Louisiana House Ways and Means Committee. The bill defines an “antique motor vehicle” as a motor vehicle which was manufactured at least 25 years ago, is maintained by a private collector and is not used for commercial purposes. If enacted into law, the measure would become effective on July 1, 2017. 

For more information, visit the SEMA Action Network (SAN) website. For details, contact Steve McDonald at stevem@sema.org.

By SEMA Washington, D.C., Staff

Legislation to exempt antique motor vehicles from state and local taxes has been introduced.

Legislation to exempt antique motor vehicles from state and local taxes has been introduced. The bill will be considered by the Louisiana House Ways and Means Committee. The bill defines an “antique motor vehicle” as a motor vehicle which was manufactured at least 25 years ago, is maintained by a private collector and is not used for commercial purposes. If enacted into law, the measure would become effective on July 1, 2017. 

For more information, visit the SEMA Action Network (SAN) website. For details, contact Steve McDonald at stevem@sema.org.

By SEMA Washington, D.C., Staff

Legislation to exempt antique motor vehicles from state and local taxes has been introduced.

Legislation to exempt antique motor vehicles from state and local taxes has been introduced. The bill will be considered by the Louisiana House Ways and Means Committee. The bill defines an “antique motor vehicle” as a motor vehicle which was manufactured at least 25 years ago, is maintained by a private collector and is not used for commercial purposes. If enacted into law, the measure would become effective on July 1, 2017. 

For more information, visit the SEMA Action Network (SAN) website. For details, contact Steve McDonald at stevem@sema.org.

By SEMA Washington, D.C., Staff

Governor Matt Bevin signed into law legislation to promote and fund outdoor recreation and tourism development by establishing the Kentucky Mountain Regional Recreation Authority (KMRA).

Legislation to promote and fund outdoor recreation and tourism development by establishing the Kentucky Mountain Regional Recreation Authority (KMRA) was signed into law by Governor Matt Bevin. Under the new law, the state will establish, maintain and promote a recreational trail system throughout the Kentucky Mountain Regional Recreation Authority (KMRA) to increase economic development, tourism and outdoor recreation for residents and visitors. The law will provide recreational opportunities for, among other things, all-terrain vehicle riding, motorcycle riding, rock climbing, off-highway vehicle driving and pleasure driving. 

For details, contact Steve McDonald at stevem@sema.org.   

By SEMA Washington, D.C., Staff

Governor Matt Bevin signed into law legislation to promote and fund outdoor recreation and tourism development by establishing the Kentucky Mountain Regional Recreation Authority (KMRA).

Legislation to promote and fund outdoor recreation and tourism development by establishing the Kentucky Mountain Regional Recreation Authority (KMRA) was signed into law by Governor Matt Bevin. Under the new law, the state will establish, maintain and promote a recreational trail system throughout the Kentucky Mountain Regional Recreation Authority (KMRA) to increase economic development, tourism and outdoor recreation for residents and visitors. The law will provide recreational opportunities for, among other things, all-terrain vehicle riding, motorcycle riding, rock climbing, off-highway vehicle driving and pleasure driving. 

For details, contact Steve McDonald at stevem@sema.org.   

By SEMA Washington, D.C., Staff

Governor Matt Bevin signed into law legislation to promote and fund outdoor recreation and tourism development by establishing the Kentucky Mountain Regional Recreation Authority (KMRA).

Legislation to promote and fund outdoor recreation and tourism development by establishing the Kentucky Mountain Regional Recreation Authority (KMRA) was signed into law by Governor Matt Bevin. Under the new law, the state will establish, maintain and promote a recreational trail system throughout the Kentucky Mountain Regional Recreation Authority (KMRA) to increase economic development, tourism and outdoor recreation for residents and visitors. The law will provide recreational opportunities for, among other things, all-terrain vehicle riding, motorcycle riding, rock climbing, off-highway vehicle driving and pleasure driving. 

For details, contact Steve McDonald at stevem@sema.org.   

By SEMA Washington, D.C., Staff

Legislation establishing the Jonesville Public Use Area to protect, maintain, perpetuate and enhance year-round public recreation was introduced.

Legislation establishing the Jonesville Public Use Area to protect, maintain, perpetuate and enhance year-round public recreation was introduced. The bill would among other things provide opportunities for the public to enjoy the area through a full spectrum of public uses, including the maintenance and enhancement of off-road vehicle recreational opportunities. 

For more information, visit the SEMA Action Network (SAN) website. For details, contact Steve McDonald at stevem@sema.org.

By SEMA Washington, D.C., Staff

Legislation establishing the Jonesville Public Use Area to protect, maintain, perpetuate and enhance year-round public recreation was introduced.

Legislation establishing the Jonesville Public Use Area to protect, maintain, perpetuate and enhance year-round public recreation was introduced. The bill would among other things provide opportunities for the public to enjoy the area through a full spectrum of public uses, including the maintenance and enhancement of off-road vehicle recreational opportunities. 

For more information, visit the SEMA Action Network (SAN) website. For details, contact Steve McDonald at stevem@sema.org.