Here's is the latest and greatest on the House Bill 2357. If you're an Arizona resident (or if you aren't and just want to help us out), please take a few minutes and send your message of support for this bill to the representatives listed below:
URGENT ARIZONA LEGISLATIVE ALERT UPDATE #4
Emissions Test Exemption for Collectible Vehicles 15-Years Old and Older Moves to Senate Transportation Committee for a Vote
A bill (H.B. 2357) to exempt qualified collectible vehicles 15 years old and older from the state's mandatory emissions inspection and maintenance program passed in the Arizona House of Representatives. Qualifying vehicles would have to maintain appropriate collectible or classic automobile insurance to retain these benefits. THE BILL NOW MOVES TO THE SENATE TRANSPORTATION COMMITTEE.
PLEASE ACT NOW! Contact Senate Transportation Committee Members (Listed below) Immediately to Request Support for this Bill
H.B. 2357 defines collectible vehicles as 15 years old or older, of unique or rare design, of limited production and an object of curiosity and maintained primarily for car club activities, exhibitions, parades, etc. and is used infrequently for other purposes.
H.B. 2357 provides for a rolling 15-year emissions inspection exemption that would exempt qualifying vehicles upon enactment and would pick up an additional model year for each year the law is in effect.
H.B. 2357 provides for an emissions inspection exemption for collectible vehicles for which the owner holds appropriate insurance coverage.
H.B. 2357 acknowledges the relatively minimal environmental impact of older vehicles, such as the older vehicles targeted for this exemption.
H.B. 2357 recognizes that such vehicles constitute a small portion of the vehicle fleet and are well-maintained and infrequently operated.
DON'T DELAY! Please contact members of the Arizona Senate Transportation Committee immediately by phone or e-mail to request their support for this bill. If you have any difficulty reaching these legislators, please contact Sydney McManus, Hagerty Protection Network Legislative Director, at snipped-for-privacy@hagerty.com or 800-922-4050, x8787. ARIZONA SENATE TRANSPORTATION COMMITTEE
Senator Carolyn S. Allen Capital Phone: 602-926-4480 Home Phone: 480-998-8349 Fax: 602-417-3155 Email: snipped-for-privacy@azleg.state.az.us
Senator Marilyn Jarrett Capital Phone: 602-926-5288 Home Phone: 480-641-7765 Fax: 602-417-3161 Email: snipped-for-privacy@azleg.state.az.us
Senator Rebecca Rios Capital Phone: 602-926-5685 Fax: 602-417-3167 Email: snipped-for-privacy@azleg.state.az.us
Senator Victor Soltero Capital Phone: 602-926-5342 Fax: 602-417-3169 Email: snipped-for-privacy@azleg.state.az.us
Senator Thayer Verschoor Capital Phone: 602-926-4136 Fax: 602-417-3222 Email: snipped-for-privacy@azleg.state.az.us
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