Maine Governor Signs Bill Requiring Legislative Approval for Clean Car Laws laurap Tue, 04/16/2024 - 11:36
The SEMA-supported legislation allows state legislature, not environmental groups, to provide the final approval of clean-car regulations in Maine.
Comments Needed: EPA Requests Information About Lead Wheel Weights ajh Thu, 04/11/2024 - 06:24
SEMA encourages industry businesses that produce, import or sell lead wheel weights to provide comment to the EPA by the deadline on May 3.
Kansas Legislature Approves Bill to Protect Vehicle Choice ajh Tue, 03/26/2024 - 07:34
The bill now awaits final approval or veto by Governor Laura Kelly.
U.S. Government Accountability Office Report Studies Repair and Consumer Choice as Vehicle Technology Advances ajh Tue, 03/26/2024 - 06:22
Limitations on independent repair shops will mean fewer choices, higher costs and longer wait times for consumers.
Good News: Maine Rejects ICE Ban Amid Legislative Debate and Industry Opposition ajh Thu, 03/21/2024 - 12:47
The Maine Board of Environmental Protection has voted against the proposal to align the state with California's latest clean car rules. 
Thousands of SEMA Members Oppose California Mandate Banning New Gas-Powered Vehicle Sales ajh Thu, 03/07/2024 - 08:39
SEMA and industry members sent the EPA more than 5,000 letters detailing the impact ICE bans would have on small businesses.
Connecticut Legislature Shelves Gas-Powered Vehicle Ban ajh Tue, 03/05/2024 - 08:55
The move to withdraw the regulation came after bipartisan opposition from state lawmakers.
EPA Issues Regulation Strengthening Air Quality Standards for PM 2.5 laurap Tue, 02/13/2024 - 11:53
The EPA will now require a 25% reduction in the allowable fine particulate matter but will retain the previous regulations for all other 'soot rule' standards.
Update: Connecticut Shelves Plan for Special Session to Ban Internal Combustion Engines ajh Tue, 01/30/2024 - 05:51
The Connecticut General Assembly will address the proposed regulation during the 2024 regular session.
West Virginia Introduces Bill Supporting ICE Technology in a Positive Update for the Industry laurap Thu, 01/18/2024 - 11:32
If passed, the SEMA-supported legislation would prevent any government unit from restricting the use or sale of motor vehicles based on the energy source. 
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