By SEMA Washington, D.C., Staff

The House Government Operations Committee approved legislation to extend the emissions inspection exemption for new cars.

Legislation to extend the emissions inspection exemption for new cars was approved by the House Government Operations Committee. Having already been approved by the Agriculture and Natural Resources Committee, the bill will next be considered by the House Finance, Ways and Means Committee.

Under the original bill, vehicles that are three years old and newer and that have an odometer reading of less than 36,000 miles would be excused from the emissions test. Under the new amended bill, all vehicles three years old and newer would be excused regardless of mileage. Current law only exempts new motor vehicles being registered for the first time or one year from initial registration.

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

The House Government Operations Committee approved legislation to extend the emissions inspection exemption for new cars.

Legislation to extend the emissions inspection exemption for new cars was approved by the House Government Operations Committee. Having already been approved by the Agriculture and Natural Resources Committee, the bill will next be considered by the House Finance, Ways and Means Committee.

Under the original bill, vehicles that are three years old and newer and that have an odometer reading of less than 36,000 miles would be excused from the emissions test. Under the new amended bill, all vehicles three years old and newer would be excused regardless of mileage. Current law only exempts new motor vehicles being registered for the first time or one year from initial registration.

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

The North Dakota House of Representatives amended and approved a bill that originally sought to increase the population of vehicles prohibited from modifying the manufacturer's original suspension, steering or brake system.

A bill that originally sought to increase the population of vehicles prohibited from modifying the manufacturer's original suspension, steering or brake system was amended and approved by the North Dakota House of Representatives. The bill will now be sent back to the Senate for concurrence with the amendments. Under the amendments, the bill would no longer restrict modifications on vehicles weighing between 7,000–10,000 lbs. The bill now moves to the full North Dakota House for a vote by all members.

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

The North Dakota House of Representatives amended and approved a bill that originally sought to increase the population of vehicles prohibited from modifying the manufacturer's original suspension, steering or brake system.

A bill that originally sought to increase the population of vehicles prohibited from modifying the manufacturer's original suspension, steering or brake system was amended and approved by the North Dakota House of Representatives. The bill will now be sent back to the Senate for concurrence with the amendments. Under the amendments, the bill would no longer restrict modifications on vehicles weighing between 7,000–10,000 lbs. The bill now moves to the full North Dakota House for a vote by all members.

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

The North Dakota House of Representatives amended and approved a bill that originally sought to increase the population of vehicles prohibited from modifying the manufacturer's original suspension, steering or brake system.

A bill that originally sought to increase the population of vehicles prohibited from modifying the manufacturer's original suspension, steering or brake system was amended and approved by the North Dakota House of Representatives. The bill will now be sent back to the Senate for concurrence with the amendments. Under the amendments, the bill would no longer restrict modifications on vehicles weighing between 7,000–10,000 lbs. The bill now moves to the full North Dakota House for a vote by all members.

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

The North Dakota House of Representatives amended and approved a bill that originally sought to increase the population of vehicles prohibited from modifying the manufacturer's original suspension, steering or brake system.

A bill that originally sought to increase the population of vehicles prohibited from modifying the manufacturer's original suspension, steering or brake system was amended and approved by the North Dakota House of Representatives. The bill will now be sent back to the Senate for concurrence with the amendments. Under the amendments, the bill would no longer restrict modifications on vehicles weighing between 7,000–10,000 lbs. The bill now moves to the full North Dakota House for a vote by all members.

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

A version of SEMA-model legislation to ease the process by which replica cars are titled and registered died when the legislature adjourned for the year.

A version of SEMA-model legislation to ease the process by which replica cars are titled and registered died when the legislature adjourned for the year. The bill has been approved by the full House of Representatives and had been awaiting a vote by the full Senate.

The measure defined "replica car" as a motor vehicle that is assembled from a pre-fabricated chassis and body kit purchased from a replica car manufacturer.

Among other things, the bill created a specific registration and titling class for replicas and provided that the model year is the year of the model or brand that a replica car most resembles; exempted replica cars from state and local laws or ordinances requiring periodic vehicle or vehicle emission inspections and testing; and provided that replica cars need not have equipment that was not required by state or federal law in its model year.

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

A version of SEMA-model legislation to ease the process by which replica cars are titled and registered died when the legislature adjourned for the year.

A version of SEMA-model legislation to ease the process by which replica cars are titled and registered died when the legislature adjourned for the year. The bill has been approved by the full House of Representatives and had been awaiting a vote by the full Senate.

The measure defined "replica car" as a motor vehicle that is assembled from a pre-fabricated chassis and body kit purchased from a replica car manufacturer.

Among other things, the bill created a specific registration and titling class for replicas and provided that the model year is the year of the model or brand that a replica car most resembles; exempted replica cars from state and local laws or ordinances requiring periodic vehicle or vehicle emission inspections and testing; and provided that replica cars need not have equipment that was not required by state or federal law in its model year.

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

A version of SEMA-model legislation to ease the process by which replica cars are titled and registered died when the legislature adjourned for the year.

A version of SEMA-model legislation to ease the process by which replica cars are titled and registered died when the legislature adjourned for the year. The bill has been approved by the full House of Representatives and had been awaiting a vote by the full Senate.

The measure defined "replica car" as a motor vehicle that is assembled from a pre-fabricated chassis and body kit purchased from a replica car manufacturer.

Among other things, the bill created a specific registration and titling class for replicas and provided that the model year is the year of the model or brand that a replica car most resembles; exempted replica cars from state and local laws or ordinances requiring periodic vehicle or vehicle emission inspections and testing; and provided that replica cars need not have equipment that was not required by state or federal law in its model year.

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

A version of SEMA-model legislation to ease the process by which replica cars are titled and registered died when the legislature adjourned for the year.

A version of SEMA-model legislation to ease the process by which replica cars are titled and registered died when the legislature adjourned for the year. The bill has been approved by the full House of Representatives and had been awaiting a vote by the full Senate.

The measure defined "replica car" as a motor vehicle that is assembled from a pre-fabricated chassis and body kit purchased from a replica car manufacturer.

Among other things, the bill created a specific registration and titling class for replicas and provided that the model year is the year of the model or brand that a replica car most resembles; exempted replica cars from state and local laws or ordinances requiring periodic vehicle or vehicle emission inspections and testing; and provided that replica cars need not have equipment that was not required by state or federal law in its model year.

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