By SEMA Washington, D.C., Staff

House and Senate versions of legislation to establish a pilot program to study the feasibility of implementing a system that charges drivers based on vehicle miles traveled died when the legislature adjourned for the year.

House and Senate versions of legislation (H.B. 7075/S.B. 1186) to establish a pilot program to study the feasibility of implementing a system that charges drivers based on vehicle miles traveled died when the legislature adjourned for the year. In addition to creating privacy concerns, the bills sought to penalize national efforts to create a more fuel-efficient vehicle fleet by taxing drivers based on vehicle mileage. As gas tax revenues decrease due to hybrid and electric vehicle ownership, states are looking for new sources of funding for pet projects. The Senate bill would have allowed the Center for Urban Transportation to spend up to $400,000 for the study and pilot program design and provided for the implementation of the pilot program in 2017.

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

By SEMA Washington, D.C., Staff

House and Senate versions of legislation to establish a pilot program to study the feasibility of implementing a system that charges drivers based on vehicle miles traveled died when the legislature adjourned for the year.

House and Senate versions of legislation (H.B. 7075/S.B. 1186) to establish a pilot program to study the feasibility of implementing a system that charges drivers based on vehicle miles traveled died when the legislature adjourned for the year. In addition to creating privacy concerns, the bills sought to penalize national efforts to create a more fuel-efficient vehicle fleet by taxing drivers based on vehicle mileage. As gas tax revenues decrease due to hybrid and electric vehicle ownership, states are looking for new sources of funding for pet projects. The Senate bill would have allowed the Center for Urban Transportation to spend up to $400,000 for the study and pilot program design and provided for the implementation of the pilot program in 2017.

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

By SEMA Washington, D.C., Staff

Governor Maggie Hassan signed into law SEMA-supported legislation to include trucks more than 25 years old (regardless of weight) in the definition of eligible “antique motor vehicles.”

SEMA-supported legislation to include trucks more than 25 years old (regardless of weight) in the definition of eligible “antique motor vehicles” was signed into law by Governor Maggie Hassan. The new law provides the option for older trucks to take advantage of the many accommodations available to antique motor vehicles. Under New Hampshire law, antique motor vehicles pay a minimal registration fee. In addition, antiques are only inspected every two years, can use year-of-manufacture license plates and are exempted from certain equipment requirements. Antique motor vehicles may be used in exhibitions, club activities, parades and other functions of public interest.

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

By SEMA Washington, D.C., Staff

Governor Maggie Hassan signed into law SEMA-supported legislation to include trucks more than 25 years old (regardless of weight) in the definition of eligible “antique motor vehicles.”

SEMA-supported legislation to include trucks more than 25 years old (regardless of weight) in the definition of eligible “antique motor vehicles” was signed into law by Governor Maggie Hassan. The new law provides the option for older trucks to take advantage of the many accommodations available to antique motor vehicles. Under New Hampshire law, antique motor vehicles pay a minimal registration fee. In addition, antiques are only inspected every two years, can use year-of-manufacture license plates and are exempted from certain equipment requirements. Antique motor vehicles may be used in exhibitions, club activities, parades and other functions of public interest.

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

By SEMA Washington, D.C., Staff

Governor Maggie Hassan signed into law SEMA-supported legislation to include trucks more than 25 years old (regardless of weight) in the definition of eligible “antique motor vehicles.”

SEMA-supported legislation to include trucks more than 25 years old (regardless of weight) in the definition of eligible “antique motor vehicles” was signed into law by Governor Maggie Hassan. The new law provides the option for older trucks to take advantage of the many accommodations available to antique motor vehicles. Under New Hampshire law, antique motor vehicles pay a minimal registration fee. In addition, antiques are only inspected every two years, can use year-of-manufacture license plates and are exempted from certain equipment requirements. Antique motor vehicles may be used in exhibitions, club activities, parades and other functions of public interest.

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

By SEMA Washington, D.C., Staff

The House and Senate approved legislation to repeal the requirement that gasoline offered for sale in Hawaii contain a percentage of ethanol.

Legislation to repeal the requirement that gasoline offered for sale in the state contain a percentage of ethanol was approved by the House and Senate. A conference committee comprised of members from the House and Senate created an effective date of December 31, 2015. The bill will now be sent to the governor for his signature and enactment into law.

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 and Senate approved legislation to repeal the requirement that gasoline offered for sale in Hawaii contain a percentage of ethanol.

Legislation to repeal the requirement that gasoline offered for sale in the state contain a percentage of ethanol was approved by the House and Senate. A conference committee comprised of members from the House and Senate created an effective date of December 31, 2015. The bill will now be sent to the governor for his signature and enactment into law.

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 and Senate approved legislation to repeal the requirement that gasoline offered for sale in Hawaii contain a percentage of ethanol.

Legislation to repeal the requirement that gasoline offered for sale in the state contain a percentage of ethanol was approved by the House and Senate. A conference committee comprised of members from the House and Senate created an effective date of December 31, 2015. The bill will now be sent to the governor for his signature and enactment into law.

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 and Senate approved legislation to repeal the requirement that gasoline offered for sale in Hawaii contain a percentage of ethanol.

Legislation to repeal the requirement that gasoline offered for sale in the state contain a percentage of ethanol was approved by the House and Senate. A conference committee comprised of members from the House and Senate created an effective date of December 31, 2015. The bill will now be sent to the governor for his signature and enactment into law.

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

Shown here with her own ’57 Ford Thunderbird, Courtney Hansen will join us at each stop on the Hot Rod Power Tour from Memphis, Tennessee, to Baton Rouge, Louisiana.

• Saturday, June 6 – Madison, Wisconsin (Alliant Energy Center)
• Sunday, June 7 – Champaign, Illinois (Parkland College)
• Monday, June 8 – Madison, Illinois (Gateway Motorsports Park)
• Tuesday, June 9 – Memphis, Tennessee (Memphis International Raceway)
• Wednesday, June 10 – Hoover/Birmingham, Alabama (Hoover Metropolitan Stadium)
• Thursday, June 11 – Gulfport, Mississippi (Centennial Plaza)
• Friday, June 12 – Baton Rouge, Louisiana (Lamar Dixon Expo Center)