MAAC cannot stand still.  The legislative activity at both the national and state level continues to threaten our hobby.  If we, the hobbyists, want to continue to enjoy our vehicles it will only be through  a strong unified effort.  Clunker laws, Zero Emission vehicles and Clean Air Acts will all take their toll if we don’t make our lawmakers aware of our side of the issues.  To make all this happen,  MAAC needs your support to carry out the programs that we has set for ourselves.
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“promoting the interests of the hobby” The Massachusetts Association of Auto Clubs was founded in 1969 by a group of concerned hobbyists, much like yourself, who were dedicated to promoting and protecting the interest of the automobile collecting hobby.  They took it upon themselves to contact all the car clubs in the state and had them send two representatives to the very first meeting at the Bolton Town Hall.  The response was tremendous.  Over the years, MAAC has worked behind the scenes to protect the interests of the hobbyists against legislation that could have had a negative impact on driving our collector vehicles.  MAAC has also worked proactively to make changes the way we register our antiques or collector cars.  Some of the areas MAAC has made specific impact on behalf of the entire hobby are:
Year of Manufacture Plate wording drafted, approved & implemented by RMV Assistance in changing town zoning ordinances impacting the storage of antiques on private property. Initiated Insurance Law changes to allow Specialty Insurance Carriers. Seatbelt law that exempts vehicles manufactured before 1966 to be retro-fitted. Vehicle inspection program to exempt antique vehicles from any type of emission testing & waver from annual inspection if vehicle off road for extended period.
Massachusetts Bill to Ban the Sale/Installation of Aftermarket Exhaust Systems Needs YOUR help to be STOPPED!  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 in its present form. 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. 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 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
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