2011 year in review. 2011 legislative achievements pro-collector legislation that is now law:...
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2011 YEAR IN REVIEW
2011 Legislative Achievements
Pro-Collector Legislation that is now law:
• Emissions: Arizona, Maine, Tennessee, and Utah• Registration & Usage: Colorado, Utah, Washington and Wyoming• Parts Car: Nebraska• Ethanol: North Carolina• History & Heritage Preservation: Michigan
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Anti-Collector Legislation that was defeated:
• Inoperable Vehicles: Arkansas• Automotive Technology: North Dakota• Registration & Taxation: West Virginia and Connecticut• Safety Standards: Wisconsin
2011 Legislative Achievements
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141,751 total bills were introduced in 2011, 799 of which dealt with the above-listed search terms.
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2011 Bill Tracking
Total Bills Tracked
Antique VehiclesEmissionsHistoric VehiclesInoperable VehiclesCollector VehiclesEthanolHorseless CarriageParts
2011 Bill Tracking
49 bills in which the Historic Vehicle Association was actively involved
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Signed/EnactedVetoed
An In-depth Look at Some of the Regulatory Concerns Facing the Hobby
STATE OF THE HOBBY
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•Alternative Fuels: Ethanol
•Environment: Emissions Restrictions
•Registration & Usage
•Evolving Automotive Technology: Safety
•Disappearing Infrastructure: Inoperable Vehicles & Scrappage Laws
STATE OF THE HOBBYSituation or Changes Ahead: Alternative fuels such as ethanol, biofuels,
electricity, fuel cells, etc. will replace gasoline as the dominant automotive fuel.
Positive Impact: Petroleum independence from foreign countries; Some options are cleaner burning and more efficient; Some options may prove to be less expensive.
Impact on Historic Vehicles (HV): The internal combustion engine will be replaced with an alternative power source in new vehicles; It is not likely that HVs can operate on alternative fuels; Wide adoption of an alternative fuel will change the distribution system --- gas will become very hard to find; HV ownership becomes less enjoyable and practical; People exit the hobby, leading to declining vehicle values and fewer clubs, shows, shops, and suppliers.
HV Defense: HVs account for only 1% of vehicles on the road; HVs are driven on average 300 miles per year; HVs consume very little oil; HV hobby results in positive economic and societal contributions.
Solution or Position: While we consume minimal amounts of gasoline, we support the development of alternative fuels; We advocate for the thorough analysis and testing on all vehicles and devices, and the thoughtful adoption and integration of the optimal solution; We encourage cooperative fuel distribution planning; The HVA will monitor trends for regulatory intervention and protection on behalf of HV owners, raise awareness and promote thoughtful progress, and mobilize enthusiasts to participate in the political process.
Regulatory Concern: Alternative Fuels/Ethanol
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ETHANO CAMPAIGN
RESOURCES
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EthaNo one-sheet overview
Sample letter to Congress on behalf of clubs
EthaNo petition
*Information based on 2007 American Coalition For Ethanol status report
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ETHANO CAMPAIGN
RESOURCES
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Map of Ethanol-Free Gas Stations
*source puregas.org
ETHANO CAMPAIGN
RESOURCES
Informational Video and Presentation on the Effects of Ethanol
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ETHANO CAMPAIGN
RESOURCES
A video and presentation by Ed Syrocki of EMS Classic Car Care document the harmful effects of ethanol on classic and collector
vehicles.
Situation or Changes Ahead: Emissions restrictions will reduce tailpipe emissions, create driving restrictions in low air quality or congested areas, and potentially create new taxes or fees for non-compliant vehicles.
Positive Impact: Reduced tailpipe emissions, including Carbon dioxide (CO2), Nitrogen oxides (NOx), Hydrocarbons (HC), Sulfur dioxide (SO2), Particulate matter (PM10), and Ozone (O3); Cleaner air; Ozone preservation; Slowed global warming.
Impact on HV: HV owners will be singled out as “polluters”; Increase in political initiatives that further limit or restrict historic vehicle use such as: Stricter emission testing requirements; Creation of Emission Zones prohibiting HVs; Higher registration fees and pollution-taxes for HV owners; Emission equipment retrofit requirements (catalytic converters, etc.).
HV Defense: HVs account for only 1% of vehicles on the road; HVs are driven on average 300 miles per year; HVs are well-maintained and carefully driven, resulting in optimal emissions performance; HVs produce a minimal amount of pollutants.
Solution or Position: We actively support the environment and clean air initiatives; HVA members pledge to use their vehicles in the most environmentally responsible manner possible; HVA members contribute to a carbon credit program that completely offsets the environmental impact of HVs; The HVA will monitor trends, raise awareness, promote thoughtful progress, and mobilize enthusiasts to participate in the political process.
STATE OF THE HOBBY
Regulatory Concern: Emissions Restrictions
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Legislative Victories
• Arizona (SB 1324) • Maine (LD 235/HP 188)
• Tennessee (HB 688/SB 1295)• Utah (HB 265)
EMISSIONS REGULATIONS
VICTORIES
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EMISSIONS REGULATIONS RESOURCES
A state-by-state overview of emission laws and testing requirements for the United States and Canada
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Emissions Laws Map
Environmental & Emissions Resources Articles
“Talking Trash” article dealing with the environmental impacts of electronics versus collector vehicles.
“Clearing The Air” article on vehicle emissions
EMISSIONS REGULATIONS RESOURCES
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Situation or Changes Ahead: Registration restrictions can and do limit the type of usage allowed for classic and collector vehicles. Individual state law will impact how and when a vehicle can be operated, depending on how the owner chooses to register.
Positive Impact: Period-specific license plates and their corresponding registration help to preserve the automotive heritage and add to the authenticity of classic and collector vehicles
Impact on HV: HV owners will be forced to choose how to register their vehicles, often facing additional charges, taxes and fees, as well as having their usage and overall enjoyment of their vehicles limited depending on a specific state’s requirements.
HV Defense: HVs are a part of our industrial and cultural heritage. As cultural artifacts, they can and should be driven and displayed for public and private enjoyment.
Solution or Position: We support the appropriate classification of vehicles and the freedom to use authentic and period-correct vehicles without undue restrictions. In order to better preserve the cultural integrity of these vehicles, the HVA will monitor and track state legislation which attempts to limit the usage and enjoyment of classic and collector vehicles, while simultaneously promoting our automotive heritage through pro-active measures designed to help empower the hobbyist.
STATE OF THE HOBBY
Regulatory Concern: Registration & Usage
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REGISTRATION VICTORIES
• Colorado (SB 31) • Utah (HB 221)
• Washington (HB 1933)• Wyoming (HB 90)
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Legislative Victories
Map of Registration, Fees & Use
This resource provides state-specific information on antique plates and historic vehicle registration fees/requirements and how it impacts vehicle
usage.
REGISTRATION REGULATIONS RESOURCES
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Situation or Changes Ahead: Evolving automotive technology will shape the next generation of the automobile, the automotive aftermarket and the role of the automobile in society. HVs will then be targeted due to their outdated safety implements and standards.
Positive Impact: Improvements in personal transportation could include vehicles that are: Cleaner; More efficient; Safer; Longer-lasting; Less expensive; More automated or robotic.
Impact on HV: As newer cars become safer, cleaner and more efficient, HVs by comparison may appear more problematic; As cars become less about the driving experience and more about basic transportation, people’s connection to them, and their support of them, is diminished; Specialized technology will cultivate specialized technicians without the skill sets to work on older vehicles; Supply chains for parts and services will not adequately serve HVs.
HV Defense: Continuous improvement is natural and gradual. Today’s vehicles set a reasonably high standard and should serve as the platform for further refinement and innovation rather than radical replacement; The HV marketplace must stay significantly large to warrant the attention of and support for the infrastructure required for businesses and technicians to continue to thrive.
Solution or Position: We advocate peaceful coexistence of heritage and the next generation of innovation; We will promote HV ownership, the driving experience, the pleasure principles associated with working on a driving tangible piece of American history, as well as supporting the infrastructures necessary to maintain these vehicles; Rekindle the notion that driving is about more than the mere function of getting from Point A to Point B – that it is a form of freedom and American expression .
STATE OF THE HOBBY
Regulatory Concern: Evolving Automotive Technology/Safety
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Map Of Seat Belt Requirements For Collector Vehicles SAFETY
RESOURCES
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A comprehensive overview of state and provincial laws pertaining to seat belt requirements for collector vehicles
• Wisconsin
REGISTRATION VICTORIES
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Legislative Victories
Situation or Changes Ahead: As regulatory and environmental restrictions related to zoning and land use are implemented, HV owners’ ability to collect and restore vehicles on their property becomes threatened. The growing perception of older vehicles as unsightly scrap or rusting relics littering the landscape jeopardizes historic vehicle owners property rights and historic significance of these vehicles. Vehicles seen as non-operational or “parts-cars” are coming under fire in a number of states, being cited as contributors to blight .
Positive Impact: None.
Impact on HV: Increased restrictions and regulations limit hobby-related activity, as well as cause concern from a property rights standpoint. Scrappage laws and ordinances targeting inoperable vehicles can be seen as contributors to the loss and subsequent disappearance of HVs.
HV Defense: HVs provide many social and economic advantages, as well as a means to celebrate our industrial heritage. We must support those institutions that support HVs and work to preserve our industrial and cultural heritage.
Solutions or Position: We will document and show the current economic impact HV owners and HV-related businesses make in the economy; We will work to draft model legislation for inoperable vehicles and corresponding scrappage laws; We will aggressively work against legislation that complicates and minimizes the use and restoration/maintaining of HVs .
STATE OF THE HOBBY
Regulatory Concern: Inoperable Vehicles & Scrappage Laws
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INOPERABLE VEHICLE
VICTORIES
• Arkansas
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Legislative Victories
INOPERABLE VEHICLE
RESOURCES
Inoperable Vehicle Regulations
Coming Soon - a comprehensive database for inoperable vehicle law, similar to our current seat belt and emissions maps.
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Legislative Tracking Through CapWiz and StateTrack
StateTrack allows the HVA to follow legislative developments in one state or all of them tracking legislation in all 50 states plus the District of Columbia. Additional capabilities include: Committee hearings with calendar tool; Web publishing; State-by-state news
coverage; Customizable alerts and reports and real-time tracking; Full-text of every bill and note-taking tools..
ADVOCACY TOOLS
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CANADIAN LEGISLATIVE
TRACKING
2011 Canadian Tracking
In 2011 the HVA tracked Ontario Bill 147 dealing with the towing service industry.
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2011 YEAR IN REVIEW
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