[VintageLambo] California only: More SMOG alert info--SB 708 call to action!

A little more information about California Senate bill *SB 708* (authored by Senator Florez), which if passed would make smog checks required of all (gasoline powered) cars in California up to *45* model years old starting in 2005. I spoke with *Michael* in Senator Florez" office today. He stated that they are trying to *define* classic cars in order to exempt them from this requirement. He also stated that if they could not do so, they would not go forward with the legislation. I asked if "public input" was sought and Michael said they would prefer *LETTERS* addressed to the Senator"s Sacramento office (see address below). Letters should clearly state the writer"s position on this issue. Let"s provide that "public input" in a big way! I would also suggest that you contact (write or call) both your Assembly representative and your State Senator, to also state your opposition to the provisions of SB 708 (see link below to locate your state representatives). I ask that you help circulate this information by forwarding this information to any other relevant mailing lists you may be on. Below are links to the bill itself, the author, and a web site where you can locate your elected representatives. Send letters to the author of the bill to: Senator Dean Florez State Capitol, Room 4090 Sacramento, CA 95814 (916) 445-4641 Fax (916) 327-5989 Text of SB 708: http://www.leginfo.ca.gov/cgi-bin/postquery?bill_number=sb_708&sess=CUR&house=B&author=florez The web site of the author of the bill, Dean Florez, Democrat, Senate District 16, Shafter (near Bakersfield). His area comprises most of the San Joaquin Valley: http://democrats.sen.ca.gov/senator/florez/ To find the contact information for your elected representatives, click on this link and enter your zip code: http://www.leginfo.ca.gov/yourleg.html Roy Los Angeles, California 74 Espada #9682 http://www.lamborghiniregistry.com/Espada/Espada3/9682.html Lamborghini Club America member http://www.lamborghiniclub.com/