By SEMA Washington, D.C., Staff

Companion legislation (S.F. 2694/H.F. 1817) has been introduced in Minnesota to allow for the issuance of only a single, rear-mounted license plate for special-interest vehicles.

Companion legislation (S.F. 2694/H.F. 1817) has been introduced in Minnesota to allow for the issuance of only a single, rear-mounted license plate for special interest vehicles—defined as those owned for leisure purposes, driven less than 10,000 miles per year and not used for general transportation. These bills are currently awaiting consideration in the House and Senate Transportation Finance and Policy Divisions.

For more information, visit the SEMA Action Network website.

For details, contact Christian Robinson at stateleg@sema.org.

By SEMA Washington, D.C., Staff

Companion legislation (S.F. 2694/H.F. 1817) has been introduced in Minnesota to allow for the issuance of only a single, rear-mounted license plate for special-interest vehicles.

Companion legislation (S.F. 2694/H.F. 1817) has been introduced in Minnesota to allow for the issuance of only a single, rear-mounted license plate for special interest vehicles—defined as those owned for leisure purposes, driven less than 10,000 miles per year and not used for general transportation. These bills are currently awaiting consideration in the House and Senate Transportation Finance and Policy Divisions.

For more information, visit the SEMA Action Network website.

For details, contact Christian Robinson at stateleg@sema.org.

By SEMA Washington, D.C., Staff

Companion legislation (S.F. 2694/H.F. 1817) has been introduced in Minnesota to allow for the issuance of only a single, rear-mounted license plate for special-interest vehicles.

Companion legislation (S.F. 2694/H.F. 1817) has been introduced in Minnesota to allow for the issuance of only a single, rear-mounted license plate for special interest vehicles—defined as those owned for leisure purposes, driven less than 10,000 miles per year and not used for general transportation. These bills are currently awaiting consideration in the House and Senate Transportation Finance and Policy Divisions.

For more information, visit the SEMA Action Network website.

For details, contact Christian Robinson at stateleg@sema.org.

By SEMA Washington, D.C., Staff

Legislation (H.B. 410) introduced in the Georgia House of Representatives to allow for the installation and operation of bar-shaped auxiliary lighting on motor vehicles driven on public roads under certain conditions failed to be enacted before the legislature adjourned for the year.

Legislation (H.B. 410) introduced in the Georgia House of Representatives to allow for the installation and operation of bar-shaped auxiliary lighting on motor vehicles driven on public roads under certain conditions failed to be enacted before the legislature adjourned for the year. Currently, the use of such lighting is limited to off-road purposes only.

By rule, H.B. 410 is eligible to be carried over to the 2020 legislative session. 

For more information, visit the SEMA Action Network website.

For details, contact Christian Robinson at stateleg@sema.org.

By SEMA Washington, D.C., Staff

Legislation (H.B. 410) introduced in the Georgia House of Representatives to allow for the installation and operation of bar-shaped auxiliary lighting on motor vehicles driven on public roads under certain conditions failed to be enacted before the legislature adjourned for the year.

Legislation (H.B. 410) introduced in the Georgia House of Representatives to allow for the installation and operation of bar-shaped auxiliary lighting on motor vehicles driven on public roads under certain conditions failed to be enacted before the legislature adjourned for the year. Currently, the use of such lighting is limited to off-road purposes only.

By rule, H.B. 410 is eligible to be carried over to the 2020 legislative session. 

For more information, visit the SEMA Action Network website.

For details, contact Christian Robinson at stateleg@sema.org.

By SEMA Washington, D.C., Staff

Legislation (H.B. 410) introduced in the Georgia House of Representatives to allow for the installation and operation of bar-shaped auxiliary lighting on motor vehicles driven on public roads under certain conditions failed to be enacted before the legislature adjourned for the year.

Legislation (H.B. 410) introduced in the Georgia House of Representatives to allow for the installation and operation of bar-shaped auxiliary lighting on motor vehicles driven on public roads under certain conditions failed to be enacted before the legislature adjourned for the year. Currently, the use of such lighting is limited to off-road purposes only.

By rule, H.B. 410 is eligible to be carried over to the 2020 legislative session. 

For more information, visit the SEMA Action Network website.

For details, contact Christian Robinson at stateleg@sema.org.

By Linda Spencer

DeatschWerks was represented at the conference by David Deatsch (left), president, and David Reyna (second left), international sales. “There is no shortage of aftermarket enthusiasm in this car market,” said Reyna.

Join SEMA for the biannual Australia Regional Business Development Conference, May 9–13, in Melbourne. Meet with pre-vetted trade buyers in this market identified as the second-most important global export market for U.S.-based SEMA-member manufacturers.

U.S. government grants are available for qualified participants to help defray the cost. Rates begin at $3,850, and include a turnkey booth at the MotorEx Show networking reception with buyers and visiting specialty-equipment shops. Fees also include four nights’ lodging and meals.

A record number of trade buyers (160) are already registered to visit the SEMA delegation during the May 11 trade day in the SEMA section at the MotorEx Show.

SEMA Australia Regional Business Development Conference Schedule

• May 9: Dinner/briefing with top trade buyers.
• May 10: Briefing with U.S. government officials. Visit accessory, performance and off-road retailers and wholesalers.
• May 11–12: Exhibiting at the MotorEx Show. An evening networking event with buyers will be held May 11.

The next trip won’t take place until 2021, so take advantage of this opportunity now! More information is available at www.sema.org/australia, or by contacting Linda Spencer at lindas@sema.org.

By Linda Spencer

DeatschWerks was represented at the conference by David Deatsch (left), president, and David Reyna (second left), international sales. “There is no shortage of aftermarket enthusiasm in this car market,” said Reyna.

Join SEMA for the biannual Australia Regional Business Development Conference, May 9–13, in Melbourne. Meet with pre-vetted trade buyers in this market identified as the second-most important global export market for U.S.-based SEMA-member manufacturers.

U.S. government grants are available for qualified participants to help defray the cost. Rates begin at $3,850, and include a turnkey booth at the MotorEx Show networking reception with buyers and visiting specialty-equipment shops. Fees also include four nights’ lodging and meals.

A record number of trade buyers (160) are already registered to visit the SEMA delegation during the May 11 trade day in the SEMA section at the MotorEx Show.

SEMA Australia Regional Business Development Conference Schedule

• May 9: Dinner/briefing with top trade buyers.
• May 10: Briefing with U.S. government officials. Visit accessory, performance and off-road retailers and wholesalers.
• May 11–12: Exhibiting at the MotorEx Show. An evening networking event with buyers will be held May 11.

The next trip won’t take place until 2021, so take advantage of this opportunity now! More information is available at www.sema.org/australia, or by contacting Linda Spencer at lindas@sema.org.

By SEMA Washington, D.C., Staff

Legislation (S.B. 460) was introduced in the California Senate to allow motor vehicle owners the option of moving to a biennial registration period.

Legislation (SB 460) was introduced in the California Senate to allow motor-vehicle owners the option of moving to a biennial registration period. The choice to register biennially would not be mandatory.

The bill was unanimously passed by the Senate Transportation Committee on April 9 and now moves to the Appropriations Committee for further consideration.

For more information, visit the SEMA Action Network (SAN) website.

For details, contact Christian Robinson at stateleg@sema.org.

By SEMA Washington, D.C., Staff

Legislation (S.B. 460) was introduced in the California Senate to allow motor vehicle owners the option of moving to a biennial registration period.

Legislation (SB 460) was introduced in the California Senate to allow motor-vehicle owners the option of moving to a biennial registration period. The choice to register biennially would not be mandatory.

The bill was unanimously passed by the Senate Transportation Committee on April 9 and now moves to the Appropriations Committee for further consideration.

For more information, visit the SEMA Action Network (SAN) website.

For details, contact Christian Robinson at stateleg@sema.org.