By SEMA Washington, D.C., Staff

Legislation (A.B. 390) in California to repeal the section of a 2018 law (AB 1824) that amended how state law-enforcement officials issue citations for exhaust noise violations has been referred to the Assembly Committee on Transportation.

Legislation (A.B. 390) in California to repeal the section of a 2018 law (AB 1824) that amended how state law-enforcement officials issue citations for exhaust noise violations has been referred to the Assembly Committee on Transportation and will be heard on March 25.

Signed by then-Governor Jerry Brown in 2018, A.B. 1824 amended how excess exhaust noise violations are treated by law enforcement. Pursuant to the law, a vehicle cited for violating exhaust noise laws no longer receive what is known as a “fix-it” ticket. Instead, violations now result in an immediate fine. A.B. 390 would re-institute law enforcement’s discretion to issue “fix-it” tickets.

In California, exhaust systems installed on motor vehicles with a manufacturer’s gross vehicle weight rating of less than 6,000 lbs., other than motorcycles, may not exceed a sound level of 95 decibels when tested under Society of Automotive Engineers (SAE) test procedure J1492 (formerly J1169). This would be unchanged by A.B. 390.

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 (A.B. 390) in California to repeal the section of a 2018 law (AB 1824) that amended how state law-enforcement officials issue citations for exhaust noise violations has been referred to the Assembly Committee on Transportation.

Legislation (A.B. 390) in California to repeal the section of a 2018 law (AB 1824) that amended how state law-enforcement officials issue citations for exhaust noise violations has been referred to the Assembly Committee on Transportation and will be heard on March 25.

Signed by then-Governor Jerry Brown in 2018, A.B. 1824 amended how excess exhaust noise violations are treated by law enforcement. Pursuant to the law, a vehicle cited for violating exhaust noise laws no longer receive what is known as a “fix-it” ticket. Instead, violations now result in an immediate fine. A.B. 390 would re-institute law enforcement’s discretion to issue “fix-it” tickets.

In California, exhaust systems installed on motor vehicles with a manufacturer’s gross vehicle weight rating of less than 6,000 lbs., other than motorcycles, may not exceed a sound level of 95 decibels when tested under Society of Automotive Engineers (SAE) test procedure J1492 (formerly J1169). This would be unchanged by A.B. 390.

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 (A.B. 390) in California to repeal the section of a 2018 law (AB 1824) that amended how state law-enforcement officials issue citations for exhaust noise violations has been referred to the Assembly Committee on Transportation.

Legislation (A.B. 390) in California to repeal the section of a 2018 law (AB 1824) that amended how state law-enforcement officials issue citations for exhaust noise violations has been referred to the Assembly Committee on Transportation and will be heard on March 25.

Signed by then-Governor Jerry Brown in 2018, A.B. 1824 amended how excess exhaust noise violations are treated by law enforcement. Pursuant to the law, a vehicle cited for violating exhaust noise laws no longer receive what is known as a “fix-it” ticket. Instead, violations now result in an immediate fine. A.B. 390 would re-institute law enforcement’s discretion to issue “fix-it” tickets.

In California, exhaust systems installed on motor vehicles with a manufacturer’s gross vehicle weight rating of less than 6,000 lbs., other than motorcycles, may not exceed a sound level of 95 decibels when tested under Society of Automotive Engineers (SAE) test procedure J1492 (formerly J1169). This would be unchanged by A.B. 390.

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

The U.S. Department of Labor (DOL) is proposing to raise the cap from $23,660 to $35,308 for management, administrative and professional employees who are exempt from receiving overtime pay when they work more than 40 hours per week. The pay threshold is frequently called the Fair Labor Standards Act’s “white collar” exemption. In 2016, the Obama Administration raised the cap to $47,476 per year but it was struck down by a federal court.  

The $23,660 threshold was last set in 2004. The Obama Administration rule included a periodic cost-of-living adjustment, but the current proposed rule would keep the cap at $35,308 until there is a future rulemaking. It is estimated that an additional 1.3 million Americans who work more than 40 hours per week would become eligible for overtime pay under the proposed rule.  

For more information, visit the U.S. Department of Labor website. 

Questions? Contact Stuart Gosswein at stuartg@sema.org.   

By SEMA Washington, D.C., Staff

The U.S. Department of Labor (DOL) is proposing to raise the cap from $23,660 to $35,308 for management, administrative and professional employees who are exempt from receiving overtime pay when they work more than 40 hours per week. The pay threshold is frequently called the Fair Labor Standards Act’s “white collar” exemption. In 2016, the Obama Administration raised the cap to $47,476 per year but it was struck down by a federal court.  

The $23,660 threshold was last set in 2004. The Obama Administration rule included a periodic cost-of-living adjustment, but the current proposed rule would keep the cap at $35,308 until there is a future rulemaking. It is estimated that an additional 1.3 million Americans who work more than 40 hours per week would become eligible for overtime pay under the proposed rule.  

For more information, visit the U.S. Department of Labor website. 

Questions? Contact Stuart Gosswein at stuartg@sema.org.   

By SEMA Washington, D.C., Staff

The U.S. Department of Labor (DOL) is proposing to raise the cap from $23,660 to $35,308 for management, administrative and professional employees who are exempt from receiving overtime pay when they work more than 40 hours per week. The pay threshold is frequently called the Fair Labor Standards Act’s “white collar” exemption. In 2016, the Obama Administration raised the cap to $47,476 per year but it was struck down by a federal court.  

The $23,660 threshold was last set in 2004. The Obama Administration rule included a periodic cost-of-living adjustment, but the current proposed rule would keep the cap at $35,308 until there is a future rulemaking. It is estimated that an additional 1.3 million Americans who work more than 40 hours per week would become eligible for overtime pay under the proposed rule.  

For more information, visit the U.S. Department of Labor website. 

Questions? Contact Stuart Gosswein at stuartg@sema.org.   

By SEMA Editors

Encore at Wynn is among several hotels in the SEMA Show block located within one mile from the Las Vegas Convention Center.

SEMA Showgoers are encouraged to make reservations at these hotels near the Las Vegas Convention Center while rooms are still available.

With a quick look on the www.SEMAshow.com/travel homepage, Showgoers can see a list of hotels available along with the rate per night, distance from the Las Vegas Convention Center and hotel star rating. Here are three hotels less than one mile from the SEMA Show:

• Courtyard by Marriott - Las Vegas Convention Center
• Hilton Grand Vacations - Las Vegas Convention Center
• Encore at Wynn Las Vegas

Showgoers booking through the SEMA Show housing partner receive guaranteed low rates on a wide range of hotel properties at locations on and off the Las Vegas Strip.

When making your hotel reservations through the SEMA Show Travel & Lodging page, you are receiving the most affordable and convenient hotel options through our partnership with onPeak, the only official hotel provider for the 2019 SEMA Show. All negotiated rates provided by onPeak include resort fees and will allow you to change or cancel your reservation without any financial penalties.

More information about the SEMA Show, Tuesday–Friday, November 5–8, is available on www.SEMAShow.com.

By SEMA Editors

Encore at Wynn is among several hotels in the SEMA Show block located within one mile from the Las Vegas Convention Center.

SEMA Showgoers are encouraged to make reservations at these hotels near the Las Vegas Convention Center while rooms are still available.

With a quick look on the www.SEMAshow.com/travel homepage, Showgoers can see a list of hotels available along with the rate per night, distance from the Las Vegas Convention Center and hotel star rating. Here are three hotels less than one mile from the SEMA Show:

• Courtyard by Marriott - Las Vegas Convention Center
• Hilton Grand Vacations - Las Vegas Convention Center
• Encore at Wynn Las Vegas

Showgoers booking through the SEMA Show housing partner receive guaranteed low rates on a wide range of hotel properties at locations on and off the Las Vegas Strip.

When making your hotel reservations through the SEMA Show Travel & Lodging page, you are receiving the most affordable and convenient hotel options through our partnership with onPeak, the only official hotel provider for the 2019 SEMA Show. All negotiated rates provided by onPeak include resort fees and will allow you to change or cancel your reservation without any financial penalties.

More information about the SEMA Show, Tuesday–Friday, November 5–8, is available on www.SEMAShow.com.

By SEMA Editors

Encore at Wynn is among several hotels in the SEMA Show block located within one mile from the Las Vegas Convention Center.

SEMA Showgoers are encouraged to make reservations at these hotels near the Las Vegas Convention Center while rooms are still available.

With a quick look on the www.SEMAshow.com/travel homepage, Showgoers can see a list of hotels available along with the rate per night, distance from the Las Vegas Convention Center and hotel star rating. Here are three hotels less than one mile from the SEMA Show:

• Courtyard by Marriott - Las Vegas Convention Center
• Hilton Grand Vacations - Las Vegas Convention Center
• Encore at Wynn Las Vegas

Showgoers booking through the SEMA Show housing partner receive guaranteed low rates on a wide range of hotel properties at locations on and off the Las Vegas Strip.

When making your hotel reservations through the SEMA Show Travel & Lodging page, you are receiving the most affordable and convenient hotel options through our partnership with onPeak, the only official hotel provider for the 2019 SEMA Show. All negotiated rates provided by onPeak include resort fees and will allow you to change or cancel your reservation without any financial penalties.

More information about the SEMA Show, Tuesday–Friday, November 5–8, is available on www.SEMAShow.com.

By SEMA Editors

SEMA Show sales representatives are the first point of contact for exhibitors with general Show questions, seeking sponsorship opportunities or looking to stretch their Show budgets by taking advantage of existing, value-added programs.

SEMA eNews will highlight sales people each week, continuing this week with Monica Terlouw, who represents the Collision Repair & Refinish and the Restyling & Car Care Accessories sections, and Scott Hartwick, who represents the Hot Rod Alley, Mobile Electronics & Technology, Powersports & Utility Vehicles, Restoration Marketplace, and Tools & Equipment sections of the 2019 SEMA Show.

The Collision Repair & Refinish and the Restyling & Car Care Accessories sections feature exhibitors in the North Hall of the Las Vegas Convention Center. Hot Rod Alley and Restoration Marketplace are located in the Central Hall, Mobile Electronics & Technology and Tools & Equipment are located in the North Hall, and Powersports & Utility Vehicles is located in South Hall Upper.