http://www.hagerty.com/HPN Advocacy ArticlesLegislation has been reintroduced in the New York Assembly (A.B. 2658) by Assemblymember Steve Englebright (EngleS@assembly.state.ny.us) to provide that historical vehicle owners only pay a one-time registration fee of $100 upon initial registration. The bill has been referred to the New York Assembly Transportation Committee for consideration. http://www.hagerty.com/NewsManager/templates/?a=1516&z=3The Oregon House Environment and Water Committee will consider legislation (H.B. 2186) to prohibit the sale and distribution of aftermarket motor vehicle parts if alternatives are available that “decrease greenhouse gas emissions from motor vehicles.” http://www.hagerty.com/NewsManager/templates/?a=1512&z=3The sponsor for legislation (H.B. 2570) to allow the City of Newport News to adopt a more restrictive inoperable vehicle ordinance has withdrawn the legislation from consideration by the House Committee on Counties, Cities and Towns. http://www.hagerty.com/NewsManager/templates/?a=1513&z=3SEMA model legislation to create a vehicle titling and registration classification for street rods and custom vehicles has been reintroduced in the New York General Assembly by Assemblymember Bill Reilich (reilicw@assembly.state.ny.us). http://www.hagerty.com/NewsManager/templates/?a=1514&z=3A.B. 2570 has been introduced to allow the City of Newport News to restrict at home auto-restorations from keeping their cars on their property. http://www.hagerty.com/NewsManager/templates/?a=1505&z=3At the request of Governor Theodore Kulongoski, the Oregon Speaker of the House has introduced legislation (H.B. 2186) to prohibit the sale and distribution of aftermarket motor vehicle parts if alternatives are available that “decrease greenhouse gas emissions from motor vehicles.” The bill is primarily focused on aftermarket tires and would authorize the Environmental Quality Commission to implement enforcement regulations, likely based on a rolling resistance calculation. http://www.hagerty.com/NewsManager/templates/?a=1506&z=3SEMA model legislation (S.B. 2074) that would create a vehicle registration classification for street rods and custom vehicles and provide for special license plates for these vehicles will be considered by the New Jersey Senate Transportation Committee on Monday, February 2. http://www.hagerty.com/NewsManager/templates/?a=1507&z=3H.B. 5194 to create a vehicle registration classification for street rods and custom vehicles was approved by the Massachusetts State Legislature and now awaits the signature of the governor before becoming law.http://www.hagerty.com/NewsManager/templates/?a=1498&z=3Washington lawmakers are drafting a large economic stimulus package to help create jobs and rebuild infrastructure. They want to include a nationwide scrappage program which would give U.S. tax dollars to consumers who turn-in older cars to have them crushed, as a misguided attempt to spur new car sales. http://www.hagerty.com/NewsManager/templates/?a=1497&z=3SEMA model legislation (A.B. 2836) that would create a vehicle registration classification for street rods and custom vehicles and provide for special license plates for these vehicles was introduced in the New Jersey Assembly.http://www.hagerty.com/NewsManager/templates/?a=1437&z=3Legislation to create classic motor vehicle project titles was approved by the Kentucky State Legislature and signed into law by Governor Steve Beshear.http://www.hagerty.com/NewsManager/templates/?a=1430&z=3Legislation to create a vehicle registration and titling classification for custom vehicles (including kit cars and replicas) was approved by the Tennessee State Legislature and signed into law by Governor Phil Bredesen. http://www.hagerty.com/NewsManager/templates/?a=1431&z=3The Tennessee State Legislature has approved legislation to create a vehicle registration and titling classification for custom vehicles.http://www.hagerty.com/NewsManager/templates/?a=1428&z=3A bill (S.B. 316) has been introduced in the Vermont State Senate that would implement a vehicle scrappage program.http://www.hagerty.com/NewsManager/templates/?a=1394&z=3Legislation (S.B. 6900) has been introduced in the Washington State Senate by Senator Rodney Tom (tom.rodney@leg.wa.gov) to establish two separate progressive fees for state motor vehicles based on (1) engine size and (2) calculations of carbon emissions.http://www.hagerty.com/NewsManager/templates/?a=1396&z=3Legislation (A.B. 1495) that would amend the state’s current law governing historic motor vehicles to permit their use for pleasure driving one day per week has been introduced in the New Jersey State Assembly by Assemblyman John Burzichelli.http://www.hagerty.com/NewsManager/templates/?a=1388&z=3H.B. 147 would exempt certain owners or occupants of land in a municipality from ordinances or land use regulations that prevent automobile collectors from pursuing their hobby. http://www.hagerty.com/NewsManager/templates/?a=1389&z=3A version of SEMA model legislation (H.B. 2163) to create a vehicle registration classification for “show cars” and provide for special license plates for these vehicles was introduced and referred to the Pennsylvania House Transportation Committee for consideration.http://www.hagerty.com/NewsManager/templates/?a=1391&z=3For the third time, a bill (S.B. 143) has been introduced in the West Virginia State Legislature by State Senator Frank Deem ( fdeem@mail.wvnet.edu ) that would further restrict the ability of West Virginia vehicle hobbyists from maintaining inoperable vehicles on private property.http://www.hagerty.com/NewsManager/templates/?a=1392&z=3A version of SEMA model legislation (S.B. 6403) has been introduced in the Washington State Legislature by Senator Mike Carrell (Carrell.michael@leg.wa.gov) that would prohibit cities or towns from enforcing an ordinance, development regulation, zoning regulation, or administrative practice that prevents automobile collectors from pursuing their hobby.http://www.hagerty.com/NewsManager/templates/?a=1385&z=3Changes in oil formulas could have catastrophic effects on your flat-tappet engine. Find out what you can do to protect yourself. http://www.hagerty.com/NewsManager/templates/?a=1150&z=3Legislation (H.B. 1176) to create a statutory titling and registration class for kit cars and exempt these cars from Colorado’s emissions inspection program is now law. http://www.hagerty.com/NewsManager/templates/?a=918&z=3Rory Carroll Appointed As Legislative Resources Directorhttp://www.hagerty.com/NewsManager/templates/?a=942&z=3Learn to increase the effectiveness of your pro-hobby legislative efforts. It's easy!http://www.hagerty.com/NewsManager/templates/?a=672&z=3General Tips for buying and selling vehicles.http://www.hagerty.com/NewsManager/templates/?a=133&z=3http://www.hagerty.com/NewsManager/templates/?a=126&z=3A quick and simple guide to phoning your legislators about bills and laws affecting the hobby.http://www.hagerty.com/NewsManager/templates/?a=120&z=3Great advice and samples for effective written correspondence to your legislators about issues, bills and regulations affecting the hobby.http://www.hagerty.com/NewsManager/templates/?a=122&z=3Learn the most effective way to meet and influence your legislators on pro-hobby legislation.http://www.hagerty.com/NewsManager/templates/?a=123&z=3Learn what areas of the collector car hobby the federal and state governments threaten and how you can help fight against restrictive legislation and regulations.http://www.hagerty.com/NewsManager/templates/?a=124&z=3If you think you have been involved in a "scam" or "con," or if you believe a business you've dealt with has practiced unlawful conduct, your state's Attorney General can determine whether legal action, on behalf of all the state's consumers, is appropriate. http://www.hagerty.com/NewsManager/templates/?a=119&z=3Considering a restoration of your classic? Learn the basics about the different kinds of restorations, what to watch out for, and what you need for a more stress-free restoration process.http://www.hagerty.com/NewsManager/templates/?a=116&z=3Research the business record of the restoration shop, repair shop or business that may be working on your collector car via the Better Busines Bureau website. You can also file a complaint, find helpful consumer information, and receive dispute resolution guidance. http://www.hagerty.com/NewsManager/templates/?a=117&z=3http://www.hagerty.com/NewsManager/templates/?a=118&z=3This sample letter is a general guide for you to consider when you wish to complain about any service or product you may have purchased.http://www.hagerty.com/NewsManager/templates/?a=115&z=3Ro McGonegal, enthusiast and former editor of HOT ROD outlines how the government is trying to limit the use and enjoyment of collector cars and what you can do about it.http://www.hagerty.com/NewsManager/templates/?a=1&z=3