By SEMA Washington, D.C., Staff

The Washington State House of Representatives has introduced legislation to allow the issuance, at the option of the vehicle owner, of only a single rear-mounted license plate.

Legislation has been introduced in the Washington State House of Representatives to allow the issuance, at the option of the vehicle owner, of only a single rear-mounted license plate. If enacted into law, the single plate option would take effect January 1, 2016.

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 Senate Transportation Committee has approved legislation to exempt antique motor vehicles from the requirement that they have exhaust systems of a type installed as standard factory equipment.

Senate legislation (S.B. 702) to exempt antique motor vehicles from the requirement that they have exhaust systems of a type installed as standard factory equipment, or comparable to that designed for use on the particular vehicle as standard factory equipment, was approved with an amendment by the Senate Transportation Committee. The measure now moves to the Senate floor for a vote by all members.

Under the amendment, the bill would apply only to antique vehicles manufactured prior to 1950 containing engines comparable to that designed as standard factory equipment for use on that vehicle.

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 Senate Transportation Committee has approved legislation to exempt antique motor vehicles from the requirement that they have exhaust systems of a type installed as standard factory equipment.

Senate legislation (S.B. 702) to exempt antique motor vehicles from the requirement that they have exhaust systems of a type installed as standard factory equipment, or comparable to that designed for use on the particular vehicle as standard factory equipment, was approved with an amendment by the Senate Transportation Committee. The measure now moves to the Senate floor for a vote by all members.

Under the amendment, the bill would apply only to antique vehicles manufactured prior to 1950 containing engines comparable to that designed as standard factory equipment for use on that vehicle.

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 Senate Transportation Committee has approved legislation to exempt antique motor vehicles from the requirement that they have exhaust systems of a type installed as standard factory equipment.

Senate legislation (S.B. 702) to exempt antique motor vehicles from the requirement that they have exhaust systems of a type installed as standard factory equipment, or comparable to that designed for use on the particular vehicle as standard factory equipment, was approved with an amendment by the Senate Transportation Committee. The measure now moves to the Senate floor for a vote by all members.

Under the amendment, the bill would apply only to antique vehicles manufactured prior to 1950 containing engines comparable to that designed as standard factory equipment for use on that vehicle.

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 Senate Transportation Committee has approved legislation to exempt antique motor vehicles from the requirement that they have exhaust systems of a type installed as standard factory equipment.

Senate legislation (S.B. 702) to exempt antique motor vehicles from the requirement that they have exhaust systems of a type installed as standard factory equipment, or comparable to that designed for use on the particular vehicle as standard factory equipment, was approved with an amendment by the Senate Transportation Committee. The measure now moves to the Senate floor for a vote by all members.

Under the amendment, the bill would apply only to antique vehicles manufactured prior to 1950 containing engines comparable to that designed as standard factory equipment for use on that vehicle.

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

	Minnesota has introduced legislation to mandate payment of a “recoupment” surcharge of up to $95.

Legislation to mandate payment of a “recoupment” surcharge of up to $95 has been introduced in Minnesota. The surcharge would be calculated to levy the highest tax on owners of the most fuel-efficient vehicles. Separate legislation requires the Department of Transportation to take steps to implement a vehicle mileage user fee to tax drivers on actual miles driven.  

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

By SEMA Washington, D.C., Staff

	Minnesota has introduced legislation to mandate payment of a “recoupment” surcharge of up to $95.

Legislation to mandate payment of a “recoupment” surcharge of up to $95 has been introduced in Minnesota. The surcharge would be calculated to levy the highest tax on owners of the most fuel-efficient vehicles. Separate legislation requires the Department of Transportation to take steps to implement a vehicle mileage user fee to tax drivers on actual miles driven.  

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

By SEMA Washington, D.C., Staff

	Minnesota has introduced legislation to mandate payment of a “recoupment” surcharge of up to $95.

Legislation to mandate payment of a “recoupment” surcharge of up to $95 has been introduced in Minnesota. The surcharge would be calculated to levy the highest tax on owners of the most fuel-efficient vehicles. Separate legislation requires the Department of Transportation to take steps to implement a vehicle mileage user fee to tax drivers on actual miles driven.  

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

By SEMA Washington, D.C., Staff

	Minnesota has introduced legislation to mandate payment of a “recoupment” surcharge of up to $95.

Legislation to mandate payment of a “recoupment” surcharge of up to $95 has been introduced in Minnesota. The surcharge would be calculated to levy the highest tax on owners of the most fuel-efficient vehicles. Separate legislation requires the Department of Transportation to take steps to implement a vehicle mileage user fee to tax drivers on actual miles driven.  

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 Maryland House of Delegates has reintroduced legislation to require the issuance of only a single license plate for all motor vehicles.

Legislation has been reintroduced in the Maryland House of Delegates to require the issuance of only a single license plate for all motor vehicles. A second bill provides that historic vehicles and street rods may display only the rear plate if the front plate is stored inside the vehicle. Both bills will be considered by the House Environment and Transportation Committee, Thursday, February 5, 2015. 

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