By AJ Carney

	SEMA's Town Hall Meetings provide both members and prospective members with the opportunity to learn about the Association's current programs and objectives while networking with automotive aftermarket professionals from the same geographic region.

SEMA invites industry professionals to its second Town Hall Meeting of 2015 in Memphis, where members and prospective members will gather at COMP Performance Group, Thursday, April 23, from 6:00 p.m.–9:00 p.m., for an evening of networking with local industry leaders and the SEMA team.


SEMA's Town Hall Meetings provide both members and prospective members with the opportunity to learn about the Association's current programs and objectives while networking with automotive aftermarket professionals from the same geographic region. These personal interactions give members a chance to share the business challenges and opportunities they face. As SEMA staff interacts with attendees, they also gain valuable feedback, which helps identify how current benefits can enhance members' business operations to better meet their needs.

For more information, or to register, visit SEMA's Town Hall Meetings website or contact Andrea “AJ” Carney at 909-978-6697 or andreac@sema.org.

Pro-hobby Virginia legislation, newly introduced for 2015, died when the bills failed to meet the deadline for crossing from one chamber to the other.

• Virginia H.B. 1832: Legislation to provide for the issuance of a single license plate for motor vehicles whose original design does not provide for display of a front plate was considered and tabled by a House Transportation Subcommittee, killing it for the year. The bill sought to protect the aesthetic contours of certain vehicles and relieve vehicle owners of the burden and expense of having to create mounting holes on some original bumpers. In addition, the measure would have saved money, conserved resources and brought Virginia in line with other states that are moving to a single-plate requirement.

• Virginia H.B. 1579: Legislation to provide that vehicle registrations would be permanent unless there was a change of ownership or address was tabled by the full House Transportation Committee, killing it for the year. The bill was previously considered by a subcommittee. The bill would have taken effect in July 1, 2015, at the current level for registration fees.

Pro-hobby Virginia legislation, newly introduced for 2015, died when the bills failed to meet the deadline for crossing from one chamber to the other.

• Virginia H.B. 1832: Legislation to provide for the issuance of a single license plate for motor vehicles whose original design does not provide for display of a front plate was considered and tabled by a House Transportation Subcommittee, killing it for the year. The bill sought to protect the aesthetic contours of certain vehicles and relieve vehicle owners of the burden and expense of having to create mounting holes on some original bumpers. In addition, the measure would have saved money, conserved resources and brought Virginia in line with other states that are moving to a single-plate requirement.

• Virginia H.B. 1579: Legislation to provide that vehicle registrations would be permanent unless there was a change of ownership or address was tabled by the full House Transportation Committee, killing it for the year. The bill was previously considered by a subcommittee. The bill would have taken effect in July 1, 2015, at the current level for registration fees.

Pro-hobby Virginia legislation, newly introduced for 2015, died when the bills failed to meet the deadline for crossing from one chamber to the other.

• Virginia H.B. 1832: Legislation to provide for the issuance of a single license plate for motor vehicles whose original design does not provide for display of a front plate was considered and tabled by a House Transportation Subcommittee, killing it for the year. The bill sought to protect the aesthetic contours of certain vehicles and relieve vehicle owners of the burden and expense of having to create mounting holes on some original bumpers. In addition, the measure would have saved money, conserved resources and brought Virginia in line with other states that are moving to a single-plate requirement.

• Virginia H.B. 1579: Legislation to provide that vehicle registrations would be permanent unless there was a change of ownership or address was tabled by the full House Transportation Committee, killing it for the year. The bill was previously considered by a subcommittee. The bill would have taken effect in July 1, 2015, at the current level for registration fees.

Pro-hobby Virginia legislation, newly introduced for 2015, died when the bills failed to meet the deadline for crossing from one chamber to the other.

• Virginia H.B. 1832: Legislation to provide for the issuance of a single license plate for motor vehicles whose original design does not provide for display of a front plate was considered and tabled by a House Transportation Subcommittee, killing it for the year. The bill sought to protect the aesthetic contours of certain vehicles and relieve vehicle owners of the burden and expense of having to create mounting holes on some original bumpers. In addition, the measure would have saved money, conserved resources and brought Virginia in line with other states that are moving to a single-plate requirement.

• Virginia H.B. 1579: Legislation to provide that vehicle registrations would be permanent unless there was a change of ownership or address was tabled by the full House Transportation Committee, killing it for the year. The bill was previously considered by a subcommittee. The bill would have taken effect in July 1, 2015, at the current level for registration fees.

By Jason Catullo

		Many airlines, including United, are offering discounted airfare to the 2015 SEMA Show in Las Vegas.

SEMA Show organizers have secured discounted rates with major airlines for 2015 SEMA Showgoers. Alaska, Delta and United are among the first carriers offering discounts of up to 10% on round-trip airfare to Las Vegas. As the world’s premier automotive specialty products trade event, the 2014 SEMA Show connected more than 60,000 domestic and international buyers with the industry’s most innovative manufacturers, hottest products and latest trends.

The 2015 SEMA Show takes place November 3–6, at the Las Vegas Convention Center.

Airfare Discounts Offered to 2015 SEMA Show Travelers

• Alaska Airlines: Offering 7% off published fares during travel dates November 1–9, 2015. Make reservations online at www.alaskaair.com and enter discount code ECMW024. For questions, contact the Group Desk at 800-445-4435; however, a $15 per person ticketing fee will apply.   

• Delta Airlines: Offering discounts ranging from 5%–10% on full/unrestricted airfares. Valid travel dates run from October 31–November 9, 2015, and discounts apply to United States/Canada-originating passengers only. Reservations and ticketing are available at www.delta.com or by calling Delta Meeting Network Reservations at 800-328-1111. Note: A Direct Ticketing Charge will be applied for booking by phone. When booking online, select Book a Trip, then click on Advanced Search and enter your Meeting Code NVMKUZ in the box provided on the Search Flight page.

• United Airlines: Providing discounts of 5% or more for valid travel dates, which run from October 31–November 9, 2015. Book online at www.united.com. Enter the offer code ZUA8696718 in the Offer Code Box when searching for your flights. Travelers can also call United Meetings at 800-426-1122, and provide them with the following information—Agreement Code: 696718, Z Code: ZUA8. Note: A $25 service fee will be collected per ticket when using United Meeting Reservations.

Additional information regarding airfare, booking details and airline contact information is also posted on the Travel and Lodging page of SEMAShow.com.

Lowest Rates Guaranteed for SEMA Show Hotels

The Travel and Lodging page is also where Showgoers can get a lowest-rate guarantee on hotels rooms for the week of the Show. Through Travel Planners—the official housing provider of the 2015 SEMA Show—companies can search hotels with low per-night room rates, find properties located close to the Las Vegas Convention Center, and learn about additional room and travel accommodations. Exhibitors simply scroll through the Hotel Board on the Travel and Lodging page, locate a hotel, and click for more details.

Get started with hotel and airline reservations for the 2015 SEMA Show at www.SEMAShow.com/travel-lodging.   

By Jason Catullo

		Many airlines, including United, are offering discounted airfare to the 2015 SEMA Show in Las Vegas.

SEMA Show organizers have secured discounted rates with major airlines for 2015 SEMA Showgoers. Alaska, Delta and United are among the first carriers offering discounts of up to 10% on round-trip airfare to Las Vegas. As the world’s premier automotive specialty products trade event, the 2014 SEMA Show connected more than 60,000 domestic and international buyers with the industry’s most innovative manufacturers, hottest products and latest trends.

The 2015 SEMA Show takes place November 3–6, at the Las Vegas Convention Center.

Airfare Discounts Offered to 2015 SEMA Show Travelers

• Alaska Airlines: Offering 7% off published fares during travel dates November 1–9, 2015. Make reservations online at www.alaskaair.com and enter discount code ECMW024. For questions, contact the Group Desk at 800-445-4435; however, a $15 per person ticketing fee will apply.   

• Delta Airlines: Offering discounts ranging from 5%–10% on full/unrestricted airfares. Valid travel dates run from October 31–November 9, 2015, and discounts apply to United States/Canada-originating passengers only. Reservations and ticketing are available at www.delta.com or by calling Delta Meeting Network Reservations at 800-328-1111. Note: A Direct Ticketing Charge will be applied for booking by phone. When booking online, select Book a Trip, then click on Advanced Search and enter your Meeting Code NVMKUZ in the box provided on the Search Flight page.

• United Airlines: Providing discounts of 5% or more for valid travel dates, which run from October 31–November 9, 2015. Book online at www.united.com. Enter the offer code ZUA8696718 in the Offer Code Box when searching for your flights. Travelers can also call United Meetings at 800-426-1122, and provide them with the following information—Agreement Code: 696718, Z Code: ZUA8. Note: A $25 service fee will be collected per ticket when using United Meeting Reservations.

Additional information regarding airfare, booking details and airline contact information is also posted on the Travel and Lodging page of SEMAShow.com.

Lowest Rates Guaranteed for SEMA Show Hotels

The Travel and Lodging page is also where Showgoers can get a lowest-rate guarantee on hotels rooms for the week of the Show. Through Travel Planners—the official housing provider of the 2015 SEMA Show—companies can search hotels with low per-night room rates, find properties located close to the Las Vegas Convention Center, and learn about additional room and travel accommodations. Exhibitors simply scroll through the Hotel Board on the Travel and Lodging page, locate a hotel, and click for more details.

Get started with hotel and airline reservations for the 2015 SEMA Show at www.SEMAShow.com/travel-lodging.   

By SEMA Washington, D.C., Staff

	A bill to ban motor-vehicle exhaust systems that increase the noise level has been reintroduced in Vermont.

A bill to ban motor-vehicle exhaust systems that increase the noise level has been reintroduced in Vermont. Violators would not pass the state’s required inspection and would be subject to fines. The bill does not provide an opportunity for vehicle hobbyists to install and use aftermarket modified exhaust systems that meet an objective decibel limit under a fair and predictable test. Violators would fail the state’s required inspection and be subject to fines.

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

	A bill to ban motor-vehicle exhaust systems that increase the noise level has been reintroduced in Vermont.

A bill to ban motor-vehicle exhaust systems that increase the noise level has been reintroduced in Vermont. Violators would not pass the state’s required inspection and would be subject to fines. The bill does not provide an opportunity for vehicle hobbyists to install and use aftermarket modified exhaust systems that meet an objective decibel limit under a fair and predictable test. Violators would fail the state’s required inspection and be subject to fines.

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

	A bill to ban motor-vehicle exhaust systems that increase the noise level has been reintroduced in Vermont.

A bill to ban motor-vehicle exhaust systems that increase the noise level has been reintroduced in Vermont. Violators would not pass the state’s required inspection and would be subject to fines. The bill does not provide an opportunity for vehicle hobbyists to install and use aftermarket modified exhaust systems that meet an objective decibel limit under a fair and predictable test. Violators would fail the state’s required inspection and be subject to fines.

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