By SEMA Washington, D.C., Staff

Legislation requiring a vehicle emissions inspection facility, at the request of the owner of a vehicle that has failed an on-board diagnostics test, to immediately conduct an exhaust emissions test of the vehicle at no cost to the owner was not approved by the House Environmental Matters Committee.

Legislation requiring a vehicle emissions inspection facility, at the request of the owner of a vehicle that has failed an on-board diagnostics test, to immediately conduct an exhaust emissions test of the vehicle at no cost to the owner was not approved by the House Environmental Matters Committee.

The bill provided that vehicles that passed the exhaust emissions test after a failed OBD test would be deemed in compliance with emissions standards established for the vehicle.

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

By SEMA Washington, D.C., Staff

Legislation requiring a vehicle emissions inspection facility, at the request of the owner of a vehicle that has failed an on-board diagnostics test, to immediately conduct an exhaust emissions test of the vehicle at no cost to the owner was not approved by the House Environmental Matters Committee.

Legislation requiring a vehicle emissions inspection facility, at the request of the owner of a vehicle that has failed an on-board diagnostics test, to immediately conduct an exhaust emissions test of the vehicle at no cost to the owner was not approved by the House Environmental Matters Committee.

The bill provided that vehicles that passed the exhaust emissions test after a failed OBD test would be deemed in compliance with emissions standards established for the vehicle.

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

By SEMA Editors

SEMA council and network leaders.

Nominations for a Select Committee seat on one of SEMA's councils and professional networks are now open. Do you have a business challenge that goes beyond the walls of your shop? See a change in the market that needs to be addressed? Have an idea but need some industry muscle to make it happen? If so, it may be time for you to volunteer as an industry leader and make your voice heard.

The Select Committee serves as the volunteer leadership body for the entire membership of a specific council or network. The individual volunteers are in tune with their markets and have the drive needed to influence change. Elected volunteers are entrusted to direct SEMA resources toward building solutions to matters facing the industry, benefits and opportunities that help companies succeed and prosper.


There are currently 10 council and network groups within SEMA, each representing a collection of members who share a common business purpose or market segment. Councils work to identify related business goals, issues and challenges for member companies that require a special focus by the association, while the professional networks are free for all employees of SEMA-member companies.

Find out who is currently involved in SEMA's councils and networks, and follow the link to the group that supports your interests.

Get started now by using the online council nominations form to nominate yourself or another SEMA-member company employee. It's quick and easy to complete, and no printing or faxing is required. Nominations are due by 5:00 p.m. (PDT), Friday, March 21, 2014.



For more information about SEMA's councils and networks or the nomination and election process, contact Senior Council Coordinator Gina Ledesma at ginal@sema.org.

By SEMA Editors

SEMA council and network leaders.

Nominations for a Select Committee seat on one of SEMA's councils and professional networks are now open. Do you have a business challenge that goes beyond the walls of your shop? See a change in the market that needs to be addressed? Have an idea but need some industry muscle to make it happen? If so, it may be time for you to volunteer as an industry leader and make your voice heard.

The Select Committee serves as the volunteer leadership body for the entire membership of a specific council or network. The individual volunteers are in tune with their markets and have the drive needed to influence change. Elected volunteers are entrusted to direct SEMA resources toward building solutions to matters facing the industry, benefits and opportunities that help companies succeed and prosper.


There are currently 10 council and network groups within SEMA, each representing a collection of members who share a common business purpose or market segment. Councils work to identify related business goals, issues and challenges for member companies that require a special focus by the association, while the professional networks are free for all employees of SEMA-member companies.

Find out who is currently involved in SEMA's councils and networks, and follow the link to the group that supports your interests.

Get started now by using the online council nominations form to nominate yourself or another SEMA-member company employee. It's quick and easy to complete, and no printing or faxing is required. Nominations are due by 5:00 p.m. (PDT), Friday, March 21, 2014.



For more information about SEMA's councils and networks or the nomination and election process, contact Senior Council Coordinator Gina Ledesma at ginal@sema.org.

By SEMA Editors

SEMA council and network leaders.

Nominations for a Select Committee seat on one of SEMA's councils and professional networks are now open. Do you have a business challenge that goes beyond the walls of your shop? See a change in the market that needs to be addressed? Have an idea but need some industry muscle to make it happen? If so, it may be time for you to volunteer as an industry leader and make your voice heard.

The Select Committee serves as the volunteer leadership body for the entire membership of a specific council or network. The individual volunteers are in tune with their markets and have the drive needed to influence change. Elected volunteers are entrusted to direct SEMA resources toward building solutions to matters facing the industry, benefits and opportunities that help companies succeed and prosper.


There are currently 10 council and network groups within SEMA, each representing a collection of members who share a common business purpose or market segment. Councils work to identify related business goals, issues and challenges for member companies that require a special focus by the association, while the professional networks are free for all employees of SEMA-member companies.

Find out who is currently involved in SEMA's councils and networks, and follow the link to the group that supports your interests.

Get started now by using the online council nominations form to nominate yourself or another SEMA-member company employee. It's quick and easy to complete, and no printing or faxing is required. Nominations are due by 5:00 p.m. (PDT), Friday, March 21, 2014.



For more information about SEMA's councils and networks or the nomination and election process, contact Senior Council Coordinator Gina Ledesma at ginal@sema.org.

By SEMA Washington, D.C., Staff

	The province of British Columbia issued a proclamation designating July 12, 2014 as “Collector Car Appreciation Day” in the province.

Thanks to the efforts of the Specialty Vehicle Association of British Columbia (SVABC), the province of British Columbia issued a proclamation designating July 12, 2014 as “Collector Car Appreciation Day” in the province. The province also proclaimed the month of July 2014 to be Collector Car Appreciation Month.

Earlier this year, the SEMA Action Network (SAN) announced these dates to mark the fifth commemoration in what has become an annual event to raise awareness of the vital role automotive restoration and collection plays in American society. The SAN is again working to secure a U.S. Congressional resolution to recognize the day’s significance.

For more information, visit the SEMA Action Network website.

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

By SEMA Washington, D.C., Staff

	The province of British Columbia issued a proclamation designating July 12, 2014 as “Collector Car Appreciation Day” in the province.

Thanks to the efforts of the Specialty Vehicle Association of British Columbia (SVABC), the province of British Columbia issued a proclamation designating July 12, 2014 as “Collector Car Appreciation Day” in the province. The province also proclaimed the month of July 2014 to be Collector Car Appreciation Month.

Earlier this year, the SEMA Action Network (SAN) announced these dates to mark the fifth commemoration in what has become an annual event to raise awareness of the vital role automotive restoration and collection plays in American society. The SAN is again working to secure a U.S. Congressional resolution to recognize the day’s significance.

For more information, visit the SEMA Action Network website.

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

By SEMA Washington, D.C., Staff

	The province of British Columbia issued a proclamation designating July 12, 2014 as “Collector Car Appreciation Day” in the province.

Thanks to the efforts of the Specialty Vehicle Association of British Columbia (SVABC), the province of British Columbia issued a proclamation designating July 12, 2014 as “Collector Car Appreciation Day” in the province. The province also proclaimed the month of July 2014 to be Collector Car Appreciation Month.

Earlier this year, the SEMA Action Network (SAN) announced these dates to mark the fifth commemoration in what has become an annual event to raise awareness of the vital role automotive restoration and collection plays in American society. The SAN is again working to secure a U.S. Congressional resolution to recognize the day’s significance.

For more information, visit the SEMA Action Network website.

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

By SEMA Washington, D.C., Staff

	The province of British Columbia issued a proclamation designating July 12, 2014 as “Collector Car Appreciation Day” in the province.

Thanks to the efforts of the Specialty Vehicle Association of British Columbia (SVABC), the province of British Columbia issued a proclamation designating July 12, 2014 as “Collector Car Appreciation Day” in the province. The province also proclaimed the month of July 2014 to be Collector Car Appreciation Month.

Earlier this year, the SEMA Action Network (SAN) announced these dates to mark the fifth commemoration in what has become an annual event to raise awareness of the vital role automotive restoration and collection plays in American society. The SAN is again working to secure a U.S. Congressional resolution to recognize the day’s significance.

For more information, visit the SEMA Action Network website.

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