The bill, which exempts collector cars from smog check requirements, will help preserve California's rich automotive heritage.

The California bill, which aims to exempt classic vehicles from smog check requirements, garnered strong bipartisan support.

Next week, California lawmakers will consider the new bill designed to exempt collector motor vehicles at least 35 model years old from the biennial smog check program.

Senate Bill 712, if passed, would exempt vehicles 35 years or older from smog checks if they are insured as collector cars. The bill was introduced by Senator Shannon Grove last week.

News from D.C.--The group shapes policies on smog checks, emissions compliance and automotive repair standards in California. 

If successfully signed into law, the bill would prevent the EPA from implementing new emissions regulations that would hinder access to public lands for recreation.

The program would have provided rebates to California residents undertaking the conversion of eligible used vehicles.

The bill would create a financial rebate program for converting gas- and diesel-powered vehicles into zero-emissions vehicles.

The legislation prevents a state agency, county or city from limiting access to internal-combustion engines.

The SEMA-supported law prohibits the state from setting or enforcing regulations on emissions that align with California's emissions laws.