March 2007 Newsletter

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URGENT LEGISLATIVE ALERT
(HEARING NOTICE)

Backyard Vehicle Restoration Jobs Under Siege Again In Illinois; Harmful Inoperable Vehicle Bill to be Heard on March 6

A bill (H.B. 367) introduced in the Illinois House of Representatives that would further restrict the ability of Illinois vehicle hobbyists from maintaining inoperable vehicles on private property will be considered by the House Transportation and Motor Vehicles Committee on Tuesday, March 6. H.B. 367 would redefine “inoperable motor vehicles” to include vehicles incapable of being lawfully driven on state highways in full accordance with Illinois vehicle laws. The bill would also expand the definition of inoperable vehicles to include dismantled and unlicensed vehicles. Under current law, localities may authorize fines and disposal of inoperable vehicles on public and private property.

Contact House Transportation and Motor Vehicles Committee Members (List Below) Immediately To Request Their Opposition to H.B. 367

For those interested in attending the hearing to show their opposition, the committee will meet on Tuesday, March 6 at the following address and time:

House Transportation and Motor Vehicles Committee Hearing - 2:00 p.m.
Capitol Building - Room 114
Springfield, IL

	H.B. 367 would give local authorities an inordinate amount of power in determining the disposition of inoperable historic project cars.
	H.B. 367 would make it virtually impossible for Illinois hobbyists to maintain inoperable collector vehicles on private property.
	H.B. 367 demonstrates a clear disregard and lack of understanding of the vehicle hobby and the rights of hobbyists.
	H.B. 367 makes no legal distinction between an owner using private property as a dumping ground and a vehicle enthusiast working to maintain, restore or construct a vehicle.

DON'T DELAY! Please contact members of the Illinois House Transportation and Motor Vehicles Committee immediately by phone, fax or e-mail to request their opposition to H.B. 367.

Please e-mail a copy of your letter to stevem@sema.org. Thank you for your assistance.

Illinois House Transportation and Motor Vehicles Committee

Jay C. Hoffman
hoffman@legis.state.il.us
Phone: 217/782-8018
Fax: 217/557-2763

David E. Miller
repdavidmiller@aol.com
Phone: 217/782-8087
Fax: 217/782-6433

Ronald A. Wait
RepWait@aol.com
Phone: 217/782-0548
Fax: 217/782-5257

Daniel V. Beiser
Phone: 217/782-5996
Fax: 217/558-0493

William B. "Bill" Black
wbblack@cooketech.net
Phone: 217/782-4811
Fax: 217/782-1873

Rich Brauer
brauerr@housegopmail.state.il.us
Phone: 217/782-0053

James D. Brosnahan
JBROSNAHAN@PRODIGY.net
Phone: 217/782-0515

John D'Amico
Phone: 217/782-8198
Fax: 217/782-2906

John A. Fritchey
mystaterep@aol.com
Phone: 217/782-2458
Fax: 217/557-7214

Deborah L. Graham
st.rep.graham@sbcglobal.net
Phone: 217/782-6400
Fax: 217/558-1054

Kevin Joyce
kevinjoyce35@aol.com
Phone: 217/782-8200
Fax: 217/782-0945

Renee Kosel
rkosel@aol.com
Phone: 217/782-0424

Joseph M. Lyons
Phone: 217/782-8400
Fax: 217/557-1934

Michael P. McAuliffe
Phone: 217/782-8182
Fax: 217/558-1073