By SEMA Washington, D.C., Staff

Several bills introduced in West Virginia in 2019 failed to pass both chambers of the legislature prior to the adjournment of the session.

Several bills introduced in West Virginia in 2019 failed to pass both chambers of the legislature prior to the adjournment of the session.

Legislation (H.B. 2338) exempting antique military vehicles from the requirement to display license plates passed the House but failed to be considered in the Senate Transportation and Infrastructure Committee. The bill would have created an alternative registration insignia that does not interfere with the traditional military markings on the vehicle.

A bill (S.B. 666) incentivizing the construction of motorsports complexes passed the Senate but failed to receive consideration in the House Finance Committee.

Legislation (H.B. 2369) allowing for the transfer of special license plates between collector vehicles if owned by the same individual was approved by the House Roads and Transportation Committee; however, the bill did not receive a hearing in the House Finance Committee.

A bill (S.B. 333) exempting vehicles 25 years old and older from personal property taxes passed the Senate but failed to receive a vote in the House Technology and Infrastructure Committee.  

Legislation (H.B. 2657) allowing for the registration of military surplus vehicles failed to receive a vote in the House Veterans’ Affairs and Homeland Security Committee. This bill was based on SEMA model legislation.

For more information, visit the SEMA Action Network (SAN) website.

For details, contact Christian Robinson at stateleg@sema.org.

By SEMA Washington, D.C., Staff

Several bills introduced in West Virginia in 2019 failed to pass both chambers of the legislature prior to the adjournment of the session.

Several bills introduced in West Virginia in 2019 failed to pass both chambers of the legislature prior to the adjournment of the session.

Legislation (H.B. 2338) exempting antique military vehicles from the requirement to display license plates passed the House but failed to be considered in the Senate Transportation and Infrastructure Committee. The bill would have created an alternative registration insignia that does not interfere with the traditional military markings on the vehicle.

A bill (S.B. 666) incentivizing the construction of motorsports complexes passed the Senate but failed to receive consideration in the House Finance Committee.

Legislation (H.B. 2369) allowing for the transfer of special license plates between collector vehicles if owned by the same individual was approved by the House Roads and Transportation Committee; however, the bill did not receive a hearing in the House Finance Committee.

A bill (S.B. 333) exempting vehicles 25 years old and older from personal property taxes passed the Senate but failed to receive a vote in the House Technology and Infrastructure Committee.  

Legislation (H.B. 2657) allowing for the registration of military surplus vehicles failed to receive a vote in the House Veterans’ Affairs and Homeland Security Committee. This bill was based on SEMA model legislation.

For more information, visit the SEMA Action Network (SAN) website.

For details, contact Christian Robinson at stateleg@sema.org.

By SEMA Washington, D.C., Staff

Several bills introduced in West Virginia in 2019 failed to pass both chambers of the legislature prior to the adjournment of the session.

Several bills introduced in West Virginia in 2019 failed to pass both chambers of the legislature prior to the adjournment of the session.

Legislation (H.B. 2338) exempting antique military vehicles from the requirement to display license plates passed the House but failed to be considered in the Senate Transportation and Infrastructure Committee. The bill would have created an alternative registration insignia that does not interfere with the traditional military markings on the vehicle.

A bill (S.B. 666) incentivizing the construction of motorsports complexes passed the Senate but failed to receive consideration in the House Finance Committee.

Legislation (H.B. 2369) allowing for the transfer of special license plates between collector vehicles if owned by the same individual was approved by the House Roads and Transportation Committee; however, the bill did not receive a hearing in the House Finance Committee.

A bill (S.B. 333) exempting vehicles 25 years old and older from personal property taxes passed the Senate but failed to receive a vote in the House Technology and Infrastructure Committee.  

Legislation (H.B. 2657) allowing for the registration of military surplus vehicles failed to receive a vote in the House Veterans’ Affairs and Homeland Security Committee. This bill was based on SEMA model legislation.

For more information, visit the SEMA Action Network (SAN) website.

For details, contact Christian Robinson at stateleg@sema.org.

By SEMA Washington, D.C., Staff

Several bills introduced in West Virginia in 2019 failed to pass both chambers of the legislature prior to the adjournment of the session.

Several bills introduced in West Virginia in 2019 failed to pass both chambers of the legislature prior to the adjournment of the session.

Legislation (H.B. 2338) exempting antique military vehicles from the requirement to display license plates passed the House but failed to be considered in the Senate Transportation and Infrastructure Committee. The bill would have created an alternative registration insignia that does not interfere with the traditional military markings on the vehicle.

A bill (S.B. 666) incentivizing the construction of motorsports complexes passed the Senate but failed to receive consideration in the House Finance Committee.

Legislation (H.B. 2369) allowing for the transfer of special license plates between collector vehicles if owned by the same individual was approved by the House Roads and Transportation Committee; however, the bill did not receive a hearing in the House Finance Committee.

A bill (S.B. 333) exempting vehicles 25 years old and older from personal property taxes passed the Senate but failed to receive a vote in the House Technology and Infrastructure Committee.  

Legislation (H.B. 2657) allowing for the registration of military surplus vehicles failed to receive a vote in the House Veterans’ Affairs and Homeland Security Committee. This bill was based on SEMA model legislation.

For more information, visit the SEMA Action Network (SAN) website.

For details, contact Christian Robinson at stateleg@sema.org.

By SEMA Washington, D.C., Staff

Legislation (S. 2084) has been introduced in the Massachusetts Senate to allow blue-dot taillights on street rods and custom vehicles.

Legislation (S. 2084) has been introduced in the Massachusetts Senate to allow blue-dot taillights on street rods and custom vehicles. Under current law, all vehicles are prohibited from displaying blue-colored taillights. The bill awaits consideration in the Joint Committee on Transportation.

For more information, visit the SEMA Action Network (SAN) website.

For details, contact Christian Robinson at stateleg@sema.org.

By SEMA Washington, D.C., Staff

Legislation (S. 2084) has been introduced in the Massachusetts Senate to allow blue-dot taillights on street rods and custom vehicles.

Legislation (S. 2084) has been introduced in the Massachusetts Senate to allow blue-dot taillights on street rods and custom vehicles. Under current law, all vehicles are prohibited from displaying blue-colored taillights. The bill awaits consideration in the Joint Committee on Transportation.

For more information, visit the SEMA Action Network (SAN) website.

For details, contact Christian Robinson at stateleg@sema.org.

By SEMA Washington, D.C., Staff

Legislation (S. 2084) has been introduced in the Massachusetts Senate to allow blue-dot taillights on street rods and custom vehicles.

Legislation (S. 2084) has been introduced in the Massachusetts Senate to allow blue-dot taillights on street rods and custom vehicles. Under current law, all vehicles are prohibited from displaying blue-colored taillights. The bill awaits consideration in the Joint Committee on Transportation.

For more information, visit the SEMA Action Network (SAN) website.

For details, contact Christian Robinson at stateleg@sema.org.

By SEMA Washington, D.C., Staff

Legislation (S. 2084) has been introduced in the Massachusetts Senate to allow blue-dot taillights on street rods and custom vehicles.

Legislation (S. 2084) has been introduced in the Massachusetts Senate to allow blue-dot taillights on street rods and custom vehicles. Under current law, all vehicles are prohibited from displaying blue-colored taillights. The bill awaits consideration in the Joint Committee on Transportation.

For more information, visit the SEMA Action Network (SAN) website.

For details, contact Christian Robinson at stateleg@sema.org.

By SEMA Washington, D.C., Staff

The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) issued a final rule banning methylene chloride used in paint removers for consumer use. The prohibition begins in August 2019. Methylene chloride is also called dichloromethane or DCM and is used for paint and coating removal, metal cleaning and degreasing, plastic processing and adhesive manufacturing. Consumers exposed to the chemical may risk dizziness or potentially fatal nervous system disorders. 

There are a variety of other alternative chemicals available to take the place of methylene chloride. While the chemical has not been banned for commercial uses, the EPA has requested feedback on limiting use to workers who are trained and certified. The EPA did not take any action against n-methylpyrrolidone (NMP), another chemical sometimes found in paint strippers that the agency had previously considered banning. 

For more information, please contact Stuart Gosswein at stuartg@sema.org.

By SEMA Washington, D.C., Staff

The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) issued a final rule banning methylene chloride used in paint removers for consumer use. The prohibition begins in August 2019. Methylene chloride is also called dichloromethane or DCM and is used for paint and coating removal, metal cleaning and degreasing, plastic processing and adhesive manufacturing. Consumers exposed to the chemical may risk dizziness or potentially fatal nervous system disorders. 

There are a variety of other alternative chemicals available to take the place of methylene chloride. While the chemical has not been banned for commercial uses, the EPA has requested feedback on limiting use to workers who are trained and certified. The EPA did not take any action against n-methylpyrrolidone (NMP), another chemical sometimes found in paint strippers that the agency had previously considered banning. 

For more information, please contact Stuart Gosswein at stuartg@sema.org.