SAVE OUR RACECARS! SAN Challenges EPA in Court!
Following years of frustration felt throughout the automotive community, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) continues to deny the very foundation of motorsports. According to the EPA, current law does not allow street vehicles—cars, trucks, and motorcycles—to be converted into racecars.
A recent lawsuit between the EPA and an aftermarket manufacturer is the agency’s latest action against racing. In the lawsuit, the EPA again maintains that once a vehicle has been certified as a street vehicle, it cannot be converted into a racing vehicle even if that vehicle is trailered to the track and is never driven on public roads.
CAUCUS CONNECTION
The Class of 2020
This year's recruiting effort has once again brought an impressive number of state-level lawmakers into the SEMA community. To follow is the complete roster of those who have become involved this year. Find out if your lawmakers are listed at semaSAN.com/statecaucus. Locate your elected officials at semaSAN.com under the “Legislators” tab.
With more than 70 new members enlisting this year, the State Automotive Enthusiast Leadership Caucus now numbers nearly 700 members representing all 50 states. Founded in 2005, the Caucus is designed as a non-partisan group of state legislators whose common thread is an appreciation for automobiles.
State Automotive Enthusiast Leadership Caucus

Alaska
Senator
David Wilson

Alabama
Representative
Charlotte Meadows

Alabama
Representative
Chris Sells

Alabama
Representative
Debbie Wood

Arkansas
Senator
Mark Johnson

Arkansas
Representative
Cameron Cooper

Arkansas
Representative
Justin Gonzales

Arizona
Representative
Frank Carroll

California
Senator
Brian Jones

Connecticut
Senator
John Fonfara

Connecticut
Representative
Kenneth Gucker

Connecticut
Representative
Anthony Nolan

Connecticut
Representative
Chris Perone

Georgia
Representative
Erick Allen

Georgia
Representative
Matthew Gambill

Georgia
Representative
El-Mahdi Holly

Georgia
Representative
Rick Jasperse

Georgia
Representative
Marc Morris

Georgia
Representative
Rick Williams

Iowa
Representative
Dave Williams

Illinois
Senator
Suzy Glowiak Hilton

Illinois
Senator
Craig Wilcox

Illinois
Representative
Sonya Marie Harper

Indiana
Senator
Stacey Donato

Indiana
Representative
Terry Goodin

Kansas
Representative
Mike Amyx

Kansas
Representative
Dave Baker

Kansas
Representative
Michael Capps

Kansas
Representative
Nick Hoheisel

Kansas
Representative
Stephen Owens

Kenkucky
Representative
Bobby McCool

Louisiana
Representative
Beryl Amedee

Massachusetts
Representative
Shawn Dooley

Massachusetts
Representative
Jim Hawkins

Massachusetts
Representative
Norman Orrall

Maryland
Delegate
Michele Guyton

Maine
Representative
Steven Foster

Maine
Representative
Shelley Rudnicki

Mississippi
Representative
Tracy Arnold

Montana
Senator
Jason Ellsworth

Montana
Senator
Douglas Kary

Montana
Senator
Frank Smith

Montana
Representative
Rodney Garcia

Montana
Representative
Steve Gunderson

Montana
Representative
Casey Knudsen

Montana
Representative
Barry Usher

North Dakota
Senator
Shawn Vedaa

North Dakota
Representative
Lawrence Klemin

North Dakota
Representative
Matthew Ruby

New Hampshire
Representative
Paul Berch

New Hampshire
Representative
Raymond Howard, Jr.

New Hampshire
Representative
Jeffrey Salloway

New Jersey
Assemblymember
Ned Thomson

New Mexico
Senator
Bill Tallman

New Mexico
Representative
Abbas Akhil

New Mexico
Representative
Elizabeth Thomson

Nevada
Assemblyman
Tom Roberts

New York
Assemblyman
Joe DeStefano

New York
Assemblymember
Brian Manktelow

Pennsylvania
Senator
Scott Hutchinson

Pennsylvania
Senator
Gene Yaw

Pennsylvania
Representative
Joe Ciresi

Pennsylvania
Representative
Maria Donatucci

Tennessee
Representative
Rush Bricken

Tennessee
Representative
Vincent Dixie

Tennessee
Representative
Dan Howell

Texas
Senator
Leo Pacheco

Vermont
Representative
Seth Chase

Vermont
Representative
Kenneth Goslant

Washington
Senator
Ann Rivers

West Virginia
Delegate
Cody Thompson
Legislative Alerts
Texas Reintroduces Single Plate Bill
Illinois Introduces Single Plate Bill
UPDATE: Virginia Bill to Allow Titling of Newer Imported Collector Vehicles Sent to Governor
UPDATE: Montana Bill to Expand Single License Plate Usage Approved by House; Moves to Senate
UPDATE: Arizona Bill to Allow Sale of Legacy License Plates Passes House; Moves to Senate
UPDATE: Idaho Bill to Expand Single License Plate Usage Passes House; Moves to Senate
Vermont Introduces Bill to Allow Single Plate and Window Tinting
Province of New Brunswick Proclaims July 2021 as "Automotive Heritage Month"
Idaho Bill to Create Custom Vehicle Classification Passes House; Moves to Senate
NUTS & BOLTS OF ADVOCACY: LOBBYING BASICS

Want elected officials to work for you? Boost your political influence using this digital lobbying guide from the SEMA Action Network (SAN). Whether starting from scratch or seeking the next level, this short video series breaks down common misconceptions about influencing public policy. Take advantage of this resource free of charge and share with others:
PART 2: WHY DO AUTO ENTHUSIASTS NEED TO LOBBY?
Fortunately, we can impact how we are governed through the power of our vote. While SEMA and its supporting businesses actively weigh-in on matters to protect the industry, our thoughts on issues affecting our rides as voters are just as crucial. Most importantly, each of us must seek to unite our diverse hobby and successfully lobby decisionmakers with a common purpose—thereby raising our collective automotive voice as a "grassroots" force across the nation.
HOW LAWS ARE INFLUENCED:
Full details about this free resource: semaSAN.com/Lobby.