By SEMA Washington, D.C., Staff

The U.S. Supreme Court has agreed to consider whether states can require internet retailers to collect sales taxes even when they have no physical presence in the state. The court is revisiting the 1992 “Quill vs. North Dakota” decision, which said that retailers must have a certain level of physical presence (nexus) in a state before that state can force the retailer to collect taxes. The Supreme Court noted that Congress could enact legislation to authorize collection, but that has not occurred to date. 

The state of South Dakota has pursued a case which contends that the 1992 decision is obsolete in the e-commerce era. In 2016, South Dakota passed legislation requiring out-of-state retailers to collect sales taxes. Lower courts blocked the law, citing the Quill case. The court will likely hear the case this spring and could issue a decision this summer. 

For more information, contact Daniel Ingber at danieli@sema.org.

By SEMA Washington, D.C., Staff

Legislation was introduced in the West Virginia House to provide antique military vehicles an exemption from the requirement to display license plates.

Legislation was introduced in the West Virginia House to provide antique military vehicles an exemption from the requirement to display license plates. This bill creates an alternative registration insignia that does not interfere with the traditional military markings on the vehicle. The bill has been assigned to the House Committee on Roads and Transportation. 

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 was introduced in the West Virginia House to provide antique military vehicles an exemption from the requirement to display license plates.

Legislation was introduced in the West Virginia House to provide antique military vehicles an exemption from the requirement to display license plates. This bill creates an alternative registration insignia that does not interfere with the traditional military markings on the vehicle. The bill has been assigned to the House Committee on Roads and Transportation. 

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 was introduced in the West Virginia House to provide antique military vehicles an exemption from the requirement to display license plates.

Legislation was introduced in the West Virginia House to provide antique military vehicles an exemption from the requirement to display license plates. This bill creates an alternative registration insignia that does not interfere with the traditional military markings on the vehicle. The bill has been assigned to the House Committee on Roads and Transportation. 

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 was introduced in the West Virginia House to provide antique military vehicles an exemption from the requirement to display license plates.

Legislation was introduced in the West Virginia House to provide antique military vehicles an exemption from the requirement to display license plates. This bill creates an alternative registration insignia that does not interfere with the traditional military markings on the vehicle. The bill has been assigned to the House Committee on Roads and Transportation. 

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 introduced in the Virginia Senate to exclude antique motor vehicles, defined as motor vehicles 25 years old or older, from the requirement that such vehicles be equipped with an exhaust system in good working order and in constant operation to prevent excessive or unusual levels of noise.

Legislation has been introduced in the Virginia Senate to exclude antique motor vehicles, defined as motor vehicles 25 years old or older, from the requirement that such vehicles be equipped with an exhaust system in good working order and in constant operation to prevent excessive or unusual levels of noise. Current law excludes antique motor vehicles manufactured prior to 1950 from such requirements, and only allows an exhaust system originally installed by the manufacturer or an equivalent. The bill has been assigned to the Senate Transportation Committee. 

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 introduced in the Virginia Senate to exclude antique motor vehicles, defined as motor vehicles 25 years old or older, from the requirement that such vehicles be equipped with an exhaust system in good working order and in constant operation to prevent excessive or unusual levels of noise.

Legislation has been introduced in the Virginia Senate to exclude antique motor vehicles, defined as motor vehicles 25 years old or older, from the requirement that such vehicles be equipped with an exhaust system in good working order and in constant operation to prevent excessive or unusual levels of noise. Current law excludes antique motor vehicles manufactured prior to 1950 from such requirements, and only allows an exhaust system originally installed by the manufacturer or an equivalent. The bill has been assigned to the Senate Transportation Committee. 

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 introduced in the Virginia Senate to exclude antique motor vehicles, defined as motor vehicles 25 years old or older, from the requirement that such vehicles be equipped with an exhaust system in good working order and in constant operation to prevent excessive or unusual levels of noise.

Legislation has been introduced in the Virginia Senate to exclude antique motor vehicles, defined as motor vehicles 25 years old or older, from the requirement that such vehicles be equipped with an exhaust system in good working order and in constant operation to prevent excessive or unusual levels of noise. Current law excludes antique motor vehicles manufactured prior to 1950 from such requirements, and only allows an exhaust system originally installed by the manufacturer or an equivalent. The bill has been assigned to the Senate Transportation Committee. 

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 introduced in the Virginia Senate to exclude antique motor vehicles, defined as motor vehicles 25 years old or older, from the requirement that such vehicles be equipped with an exhaust system in good working order and in constant operation to prevent excessive or unusual levels of noise.

Legislation has been introduced in the Virginia Senate to exclude antique motor vehicles, defined as motor vehicles 25 years old or older, from the requirement that such vehicles be equipped with an exhaust system in good working order and in constant operation to prevent excessive or unusual levels of noise. Current law excludes antique motor vehicles manufactured prior to 1950 from such requirements, and only allows an exhaust system originally installed by the manufacturer or an equivalent. The bill has been assigned to the Senate Transportation Committee. 

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 has been referred to the New York Senate Transportation Committee for consideration.  

For more information, visit the SEMA Action Network (SAN) website. For details, contact Daniel Ingber at stateleg@sema.org.