By SEMA Washington, D.C., Staff

The Vermont House amended and approved legislation to ease the burden on hobbyists by requiring the Commissioner of Motor Vehicles, upon the owner’s request, to issue titles for vehicles not currently required to be titled under Vermont law.

Legislation to ease the burden on hobbyists by requiring the Commissioner of Motor Vehicles, upon the owner’s request, to issue titles for vehicles not currently required to be titled under Vermont law was amended and approved by the Vermont House. The bill will be sent back to the Senate for concurrence with the amendments.

Under the amended legislation, these titles would only be available for vehicles 25 years old and older. Vehicles 15 years old and older would continue not to require titles. SEMA is supporting the measure’s intent to expand the out-of-state market for older Vermont motor vehicles and enhance their value to collectors.

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 Vermont House amended and approved legislation to ease the burden on hobbyists by requiring the Commissioner of Motor Vehicles, upon the owner’s request, to issue titles for vehicles not currently required to be titled under Vermont law.

Legislation to ease the burden on hobbyists by requiring the Commissioner of Motor Vehicles, upon the owner’s request, to issue titles for vehicles not currently required to be titled under Vermont law was amended and approved by the Vermont House. The bill will be sent back to the Senate for concurrence with the amendments.

Under the amended legislation, these titles would only be available for vehicles 25 years old and older. Vehicles 15 years old and older would continue not to require titles. SEMA is supporting the measure’s intent to expand the out-of-state market for older Vermont motor vehicles and enhance their value to collectors.

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

Governor Butch Otter signed into law legislation that once threatened to increase annual motor-vehicle registration fees by $25.

Legislation that once threatened to increase annual motor-vehicle registration fees by $25 was signed into law by Governor Butch Otter. Under the new law, registration fees for vehicles of all types and ages will be increased by $21.

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

By SEMA Washington, D.C., Staff

Governor Butch Otter signed into law legislation that once threatened to increase annual motor-vehicle registration fees by $25.

Legislation that once threatened to increase annual motor-vehicle registration fees by $25 was signed into law by Governor Butch Otter. Under the new law, registration fees for vehicles of all types and ages will be increased by $21.

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

By SEMA Washington, D.C., Staff

Governor Butch Otter signed into law legislation that once threatened to increase annual motor-vehicle registration fees by $25.

Legislation that once threatened to increase annual motor-vehicle registration fees by $25 was signed into law by Governor Butch Otter. Under the new law, registration fees for vehicles of all types and ages will be increased by $21.

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

By Becca Butler

The Priority Booth Space Selection Process begins May 4 and will continue for three weeks.

SEMA Show exhibitors are strongly urged to review emails that were sent today (April 30) filled with important instructions about the upcoming Priority Booth Space Selection Process. Sent to the primary contact at all exhibiting companies who applied for space before the April 6 deadline, the emails include:

• Your selection date/time
• Phone number where you can be reached during your timeframe
• Confirmation of your requested exhibit space
• Detailed information on how the process works
• What you will need to do prior to selecting your booth.

The Priority Booth Space Selection Process begins May 4 and will continue for three weeks, during which time the floorplan will be updated regularly and can be viewed online.

Exhibitors are encouraged to verify that they have the necessary computer and technical programs to view the online floorplan before they select their space, mark their calendars with their assigned date/time and become familiar with the entire three-week process.

Exhibitors who do not receive their email by Friday, May 1, or who have questions about the process should contact sales@sema.org or 909-396-0289. Companies interested in exhibiting at the 2015 SEMA Show can still reserve space online.

By Becca Butler

The Priority Booth Space Selection Process begins May 4 and will continue for three weeks.

SEMA Show exhibitors are strongly urged to review emails that were sent today (April 30) filled with important instructions about the upcoming Priority Booth Space Selection Process. Sent to the primary contact at all exhibiting companies who applied for space before the April 6 deadline, the emails include:

• Your selection date/time
• Phone number where you can be reached during your timeframe
• Confirmation of your requested exhibit space
• Detailed information on how the process works
• What you will need to do prior to selecting your booth.

The Priority Booth Space Selection Process begins May 4 and will continue for three weeks, during which time the floorplan will be updated regularly and can be viewed online.

Exhibitors are encouraged to verify that they have the necessary computer and technical programs to view the online floorplan before they select their space, mark their calendars with their assigned date/time and become familiar with the entire three-week process.

Exhibitors who do not receive their email by Friday, May 1, or who have questions about the process should contact sales@sema.org or 909-396-0289. Companies interested in exhibiting at the 2015 SEMA Show can still reserve space online.

By Becca Butler

The Priority Booth Space Selection Process begins May 4 and will continue for three weeks.

SEMA Show exhibitors are strongly urged to review emails that were sent today (April 30) filled with important instructions about the upcoming Priority Booth Space Selection Process. Sent to the primary contact at all exhibiting companies who applied for space before the April 6 deadline, the emails include:

• Your selection date/time
• Phone number where you can be reached during your timeframe
• Confirmation of your requested exhibit space
• Detailed information on how the process works
• What you will need to do prior to selecting your booth.

The Priority Booth Space Selection Process begins May 4 and will continue for three weeks, during which time the floorplan will be updated regularly and can be viewed online.

Exhibitors are encouraged to verify that they have the necessary computer and technical programs to view the online floorplan before they select their space, mark their calendars with their assigned date/time and become familiar with the entire three-week process.

Exhibitors who do not receive their email by Friday, May 1, or who have questions about the process should contact sales@sema.org or 909-396-0289. Companies interested in exhibiting at the 2015 SEMA Show can still reserve space online.

By SEMA Washington, D.C., Staff

	Legislation to extend the emissions inspection exemption for new cars was pending on the floor of the Senate when the legislature adjourned for the year.

Legislation to extend the emissions inspection exemption for new cars was pending on the floor of the Senate when the legislature adjourned for the year. The bill had previously been approved by the Senate Finance, Ways, and Means Committee and is eligible to be considered again in 2016. An identical House bill is also eligible. Under the bills, all vehicles three years old and newer would be excused regardless of mileage. Current law only exempts new motor vehicles being registered for the first time or one year from initial registration.

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

By SEMA Washington, D.C., Staff

	Legislation to extend the emissions inspection exemption for new cars was pending on the floor of the Senate when the legislature adjourned for the year.

Legislation to extend the emissions inspection exemption for new cars was pending on the floor of the Senate when the legislature adjourned for the year. The bill had previously been approved by the Senate Finance, Ways, and Means Committee and is eligible to be considered again in 2016. An identical House bill is also eligible. Under the bills, all vehicles three years old and newer would be excused regardless of mileage. Current law only exempts new motor vehicles being registered for the first time or one year from initial registration.

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