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HOTLINE : 781-365-1322   The New England Car Club Enthusiast SiteRing This site owned by Bearing Burners Car Club of MA SiteRing by Bravenet.com     Massachusetts Bill to Ban the Sale/Installation of Aftermarket Exhaust Systems      A bill (H.B. 3574) to ban the sale or installation of “an exhaust system which has been modified in a manner which will amplify or increase the noise emitted by the exhaust” was reintroduced by Rep. Liz Malia and several cosponsors (list below) and will be considered by the Massachusetts Joint Transportation Committee on October 2nd.  The bill excludes limited-use “antique motor cars” from its scope - a clear attempt by the bill’s sponsors to divide the automobile hobby in an effort to gain clearer sailing for this restrictive and damaging piece of legislation.               We Urge You to Contact the Members of the Joint Transportation Committee (List Below) Immediately to Request Their Opposition to H.B. 3574 H.B. 3574 ignores the fact that aftermarket exhaust systems are designed to make vehicles run more efficiently without increasing emissions. H.B. 3574 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. 3574 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. 3574 would make it difficult for hobbyists to replace factory exhaust systems with more durable, better performing options.  H.B. 3574 would only exclude “antique motor cars” defined as those vehicles over 25-years old which are used exclusively for exhibitions, club activities, parades, etc. 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. 3574.  Please e-mail a copy of your letter to Steve McDonald at stevem@sema.org.  Thank you for your assistance.  Massachusetts Joint Transportation Committee Sen. Steven Baddour – Chairman Phone: 617/722-1604 Email: Steven.Baddour@state.ma.us Sen. Harriett Chandler Phone: 617/722-1544 Fax: 617/722-1357 Email: Harriette.Chandler@state.ma.us Sen. Anthony Petruccelli Phone:  617/722-1634 Email: Anthony.Petruccelli@state.ma.us Sen. Thomas McGee Phone: 617/722-1350 Email: Thomas.McGee@state.ma.us Sen. Mark Montigny Phone: 617/722-1440 Fax: 617/722-1068 Email: Mark.Montigny@state.ma.us Sen. James Timilty Phone: 617/722-1222 Fax: 617/722-1056 Email: James.Timilty@state.ma.us Sen. Robert Hedlund Phone: 617/722-1646 Fax: 617/722-1028 Email: Robert.Hedlund@state.ma.us Rep. Joseph Wagner – Chairman Phone: 617/722-2400 Email: Rep.JosephWagner@hou.state.ma.us Rep. Robert Fennell Phone: 617/722-2400 Fax: 617/722-0222 Email: Rep.RobertFennell@hou.state.ma.us Rep. James Marzilli Phone: 617/722-2400 Fax: 617/722-2850 Email: Rep.JamesMarzilli@hou.state.ma.us Rep. Walter Timilty Phone: 617/722-2810 Email: Rep.WalterTimilty@hou.state.ma.us Rep. Stephen Canessa Phone: 617/722-2460 Fax: 617/626-0839 Email: Rep.StephenCanessa@Hou.State.MA.US Rep. Jennifer Flanagan Phone: 617/722-2040 Fax: 617/722-2347 Email: Rep.JenniferFlanagan@Hou.State.MA.US Rep. Patrick Natale Phone:617/722-2810 Email: Rep.PatrickNatale@Hou.State.MA.US Rep. Carl Sciortino Phone: 617/722-2014 Email: Rep.CarlSciortino@Hou.State.MA.US Rep. John Fernandes Phone: 617/722-2030 Fax: 617/722-2215 Email: Rep.JohnFernandes@Hou.State.MA.US Rep. Rosemary Sandlin Phone: 617/722-2400 Email: Rep.RosemarySandlin@Hou.State.MA.US Rep. Stephen Smith Phone: 617/722-2400 Fax: 617/722-2850 Email: Rep.StephenSmith@Hou.State.MA.US Rep. Paul Loscocco Phone: 617/722-2220 Email: Rep.PaulLoscocco@hou.state.ma.us Rep. Donald Humason Phone: 617/722-2803 Fax: 617/722-2390 Email: Rep.DonaldHumason@hou.state.ma.us H.B. 3574  Co-Sponsors Rep. Elizabeth Malia Phone: 617/722-2060 Email: Rep.LizMalia@hou.state.ma.us Rep. Angelo Scaccia Phone: 617/722-2692 Fax: 617/722-2822 Email: Rep.AngeloScaccia@hou.state.ma.us Rep. Denise Provost Phone: 617/722-2810 Fax: 617/722-0548 Rep.DeniseProvost@Hou.State.MA.US Rep. William Brownberger Phone: 617/722-2140 Fax: 617/722-2339 Email: Rep.WilliamBrownsberger@Hou.State.MA.US Rep. Thomas Kennedy Phone: 617/722-2012 Fax: 617-722-2024 Email: Rep.ThomasKennedy@hou.state.ma.us Rep. Martha Walz Phone: 617/722-2460 Fax: 617/626-0699 Email: Rep.MartyWalz@Hou.State.MA.US Sen. Patricia Jehlen Phone: 617/722-1578 Fax: 617/722-1117 Email: Patricia.Jehlen@state.ma.us Sen. Edward Augustus Phone: 617/722-1485 Fax: 617/722-1066 Email: Edward.Augustus@state.ma.us

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