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| 10-05-2009, 02:33 PM | #1 |
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PLEASE READ: Legislation regarding Banning Aftermarket Exhausts in Massachusetts
URGENT LEGISLATIVE ALERT (Hearing Information) Massachusetts Bill to Ban the Use/Sale of Aftermarket Exhaust Systems to be Considered by Joint Transportation Committee on Tues., Oct. 6 A bill (H.B. 3332) to ban the “use and sale of any exhaust pipe that increases the sound emission of any vehicle including motorcycles” will be considered by the Massachusetts Joint Transportation Committee on Tuesday, October 6th. Legislation (H.B. 4027) to require the incorporation of noise level testing into the vehicle inspection process will also be considered. H.B. 4027 does not define a noise level limit, but allows it to be determined by the registry. We Urge You to Contact the Members of the Joint Transportation Committee (List Below) Immediately to Request Their Opposition to H.B. 3332 and H.B. 4027 For those interested in attending the hearing to voice opposition, the committee will meet on Tues., Oct. 6 at the following address and time: State House, Room B-1 Boston, Massachusetts October 6, 2009 11:00 a.m. · H.B. 3332 ignores the fact that aftermarket exhaust systems are designed to make vehicles run more efficiently without increasing emissions. · H.B. 3332 does not supply law enforcement with a clear standard to enforce, allowing them to make subjective judgments on whether or not a modified exhaust system is in violation. · H.B. 3332 fails to recognize that aftermarket exhaust systems offer increased performance, which can make a vehicle safer by improving its ability to merge, pass, travel uphill, etc. · H.B. 3332 would make it difficult for hobbyists to replace factory exhaust systems with more durable, better performing options. DON’T DELAY! Please contact members of the Massachusetts Joint Transportation Committee immediately by phone or e-mail to request their opposition to H.B. 3332. Please e-mail a copy of your letter to Steve McDonald at stevem@sema.org. Thank you for your assistance. Massachusetts Joint Transportation Committee Senator Steven Baddour – Chair Phone: 617/722-1604 Email: Steven.Baddour@state.ma.us Senator Jennifer Flanagan Phone: 617/722-1230 Email: Jennifer.Flanagan@state.ma.us Senator Anthony Petruccelli Phone: 617/722-1634 Email: Anthony.Petruccelli@state.ma.us Senator Thomas McGee Phone: 617/722-1350 Email: Thomas.McGee@state.ma.us Senator Mark Montigny Phone: 617/722-1440 Email: Mark.Montigny@state.ma.us Senator James Timilty Phone 617/722-1222 Email: James.Timilty@state.ma.us Senator Robert Hedlund Phone: 617/722-1646 Email: Robert.Hedlund@state.ma.us Representative Joseph Wagner - Chair Phone: 617/722-2400 Email: Rep.JosephWagner@hou.state.ma.us Representative Carl Sciortino Phone: 617/722-2400 Email: Rep.CarlSciortino@Hou.State.MA.US Representative Robert Fennell Phone: 617/722-2575 Email: Rep.RobertFennell@hou.state.ma.us Representative John Fresolo Phone: 617/722-2240 Email: Rep.JohnFresolo@hou.state.ma.us Representative Stephen Canessa Phone: 617/722-2460 Email: Rep.StephenCanessa@Hou.State.MA.US Representative Denise Provost Phone: 617/722-2210 Email: Rep.DeniseProvost@Hou.State.MA.US Representative John Fernandes Phone: 617/722-2396 Email: Rep.JohnFernandes@Hou.State.MA.US Representative Rosemary Sandlin Phone: 617/722-2400 Email: Rep.RosemarySandlin@Hou.State.MA.US Representative Carlo Basile Phone: 617/722-2637 Email: Rep.CarloBasile@Hou.State.MA.US Representative Lori Ehrlich Phone: 617/722-2013 Email: Rep.LoriEhrlich@Hou.State.MA.US Representative Bill Bowles Phone: 617/722-2400 Email: Rep.BillBowles@hou.state.ma.us Representative George Peterson Phone: 617/722-2100 Email: Rep.GeorgePeterson@hou.state.ma.us Representative Donald Humason Phone: 617/722-2803 Email: Rep.DonaldHumason@hou.state.ma.us
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| 10-07-2009, 02:02 PM | #3 |
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I have to call to see how it went. I called most of the numbers the day before. I was involved with sema alot and am a member of the SEMA action network so I get Emails when they try to pass bullshit like this. I hope it didnt go through.
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| 10-11-2009, 10:18 AM | #5 |
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I have been back and forth with several reps in my area. I have beaten 2 exhaust tickets in 2 years. Some of the facts that I have found is there is not a specific noise level to classify what loud or noise is. In addition there would be a major flaw in the bill with performance model cars such as m3's, sti's, evo's, Srt series cars, etc....
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| 10-14-2009, 11:32 PM | #6 |
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Please don't allow this to pass.. MA is going crazy (trying to) pass all kinds of bad laws lately. Just a way to write more tickets and get more $$$.. Like they care about anything else.
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