Important Utah Legilslation

[440Gordy]

Just saw this post on the MOU site. This will effects us all!

Please do your part on this matter. It will impact every single one of us.

URGENT LEGISLATIVE ALERT


Utah Bill to Ban the Use of Aftermarket Exhaust Systems is on the Move


A substitute bill (S.B. 106) to ban the use of most aftermarket exhaust systems has been introduced in the Utah State Legislature by Senator Patricia Jones ([e-mail]) and passed by the Senate Transportation Committee. The bill now moves to the floor of the Senate for a vote by all members. Under the substitute bill, all vehicles must be equipped with an exhaust system that is “installed by the original manufacturer of the vehicle and is not modified; or meets specifications equivalent to the muffler installed by the original manufacturer of the vehicle and is not modified.”


We Urge You to Contact All Utah State Senators (List Below) Immediately to Request Their Opposition to S.B. 106


· S.B. 106 ignores the fact that aftermarket exhaust systems are designed to make vehicles run more efficiently without increasing emissions.


· S.B. 106 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.


· S.B. 106 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.


· S.B. 106 would make it difficult for hobbyists to replace factory exhaust systems with more durable, better performing options.


DON’T DELAY! Please contact all Utah Senators immediately by phone or e-mail to request their opposition to S.B. 106.


Utah State Senators


Senator Luz Robles

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Senator Ben McAdams

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Senator Patricia W. Jones

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Senator Karen Mayne

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Senator Michael G. Waddoups

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Senator Ross I. Romero

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Senator Karen W. Morgan

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Senator Wayne Niederhauser

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Senator D. Chris Buttars

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Senator Mark B. Madsen

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Senator John L. Valentine

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Senator Margaret Dayton

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Senator Curtis S. Bramble

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Senator Peter C. Knudson

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Senator Jon J. Greiner

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Senator Allen M. Christensen

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Senator Scott K. Jenkins

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Senator Davis Jerry W. Stevenson

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Senator Davis Stuart Adams

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Senator Davis Daniel R. Liljenquist

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Senator Wayne Ralph Okerlund

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Senator Rich Lyle W. Hillyard

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Senator Kevin Van Tassell

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Senator David P. Hinkins

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Senator Dennis E. Stowell

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Senator Stephen H. Urquhart

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Senator Gene Davis

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Senator Brent Goodfellow

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Senator Howard Stephenson

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Please e-mail a copy of your letter to Steve McDonald at [e-mail]. Thank you for your assistance.

[1sikcharger]

Are you serious what... that sounds like bs why would they do that

[BENISASPUD]

I've seen this on the Utah Muscle Forums and it looks like if this passes, a huge portion of the businesses in Utah will fail which will hurt Utah's economy. Obviously it's probably someone who hates a kid down their street that drives a Honda with a 5 inch exhaust pipe and rides it at 6 grand down the street at 5 in the morning. LOL!!!

[jlawless]

Doubting it will pass, so Many Utah companies would be forced out of business. Let's just hope it doesn't pass. If you want to go after someone get the harley davidsons. They're louder than us!

[Deleted]

Feb 22, 2010 23:54:22 GMT -7 BENISASPUD said:

I've seen this on the Utah Muscle Forums and it looks like if this passes, a huge portion of the businesses in Utah will fail which will hurt Utah's economy. Obviously it's probably someone who hates a kid down their street that drives a Honda with a 5 inch exhaust pipe and rides it at 6 grand down the street at 5 in the morning. LOL!!!

Hey Ben, I wait to at least 6am before ripping down streets at 6 grand Its like those neighbors that cut their lawn at 7am Saturday morning ;D
Yeah, if this law passes, that would really bite. Like I need another reason to get pulled over! I honestly think this is geared towards the big Diesel trucks with Smoke Stacks filling the sky with clouds of Carbon and exhaust fumes especially during inversions and those pesky 4 bangers with 5inch fart cans. Not true muscle cars. The time I got pulled over on bangerter, the police officer said he loved the exhaust note. I think alot of people do, cause they are always waiving #1 with their middle finger up .....

[MikEy]

If this goes through we are all getting cutouts and close them when we get pulled over.

[swtchgr(Kellie)]

I sent my email to Buttars. Hurts me to write him, he is such a jerk.

[1sikcharger]

Cutouts its the way to go

[EddyRican]

Feb 23, 2010 9:03:46 GMT -7 swtchgr(Kellie) said:

I sent my email to Buttars. Hurts me to write him, he is such a jerk.

I feel your pain. I'm amazed at the things i read about him. You have my deepest sympathies.

[MikEy]

Feb 23, 2010 11:31:46 GMT -7 1sikcharger said:

Cutouts its the way to go

Not if you already have an aftermarket exhaust if this law passes.

[swtchgr(Kellie)]

He did respond to my email and said he was not familiar with the bill but it did help to hear from people that would be affected. Ask your friends and family to send an email or call. I guarantee it will help!

[greg095]

I am going to email them all on behalf of SLCLX. But PLEASE, feel free to send your own emails too.

[440Gordy]

I sent Emails last night when I saw this. Got replies back from Ross Romero, Chris Buttars, & Jon Greiner. Mostly lip service at this point, but as Greg said it helps to voice your options. The more they hear from the people, the more they are likely to listen.

I don't know that if you already have a modified exhaust that your safe if this passes. Here's what I put in my letter, feel free to use as I borrowed it from someone else as well.

I am writing to express my opposition to S.B. 106 regarding aftermarket exhaust systems on automobiles. As an active member in the automotive enthusiast community I see no real justification or motivation for such legislation. Aftermarket exhaust systems do not increase emissions. On the contrary, by increasing engine efficiency they actually decrease overall emissions and produce better gas mileage. Manufacturers are most often restricted by budget constraints and must compromise performance for the ability to mass produce parts in an affordable manner. The aftermarket provides parts, including exhaust systems, that are designed and built the way the manufacturers should have in the first place. This bill is not a good idea and and I adamantly encourage your opposition to it.

Thank you for your consideration.

Sincerely,

Gordon Russell
Syracuse, Utah

[MoNoChRoMaTiC (Patrick)]

don't worry about it guys & gals, they do things like this all the time, nice thing is ignorance is definitely bliss with things like this because we never usually see the proposals or hear about them because there so dumb!! so when it does squeak out like this one has it causes a lot of up roar for no reason, it will never pass! reminds me of the Clunker Law they tried too pass a few years ago claiming most of the pollution was caused by all pre-1981 cars! They wanted them all off the road! one thing even the dumb-ass politicians in Washington know not to mess with when it comes to True red-blooded Americans are there cars and guns! you always get some right-wing jackass that tries but it all ends up failing!

[greg095]

Here is the letter that I sent, and a few of the responses I have gotten back.

Hello,

First of all, I would like to thank you for your time. My name is Greg Ohlson, I am the founder of a Utah based car club. SLCLX was founded 2 years based on a love of mine for the Dodge Magnum, Charger and Chrysler 300. In the past 2 years, the club has grown to nearly 150 members. As a club, we attend many car shows every year, that help raise money for many local and national charities. Most of these members, if not all have aftermarket exhaust. Customizing cars has been a way of expressing an individuals taste and personality for many years. Exhaust systems are a fairly inexpensive way of customizing a vehicle to a drivers specific taste. Most aftermarket exhausts are emissions legal and actually help improve the performance of a vehicle. By increasing efficiency, thus increasing a cars average MPG.

In today's economy, many small independently owned businesses rely on sales of aftermarket exhaust systems. Due to the fairly low cost of upgrading, many people start with exhaust when they begin customizing their car. By eliminating the use of aftermarket exhaust, sales would decrease and some smaller businesses could be greatly affected.

I agree with portions of the bill, parts dealing with smoke and fumes. However, most aftermarket exhausts maintain and regulate emissions the same as OEM/installed by the original manufacturer of the vehicle. By making exhaust systems illegal, these aspects would not be improved.

I see this bill causing more harm than good, from taking away an individuals ability to express their individuality and personality. And possibly causing smaller merchants to go out of business.

Because of this, I would ask you to please say no to S.B. 106

Thank you for your time.
Greg Ohlson
SLCLX.com

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We will not pass this bill.

Senator Michael Waddoups
Representing Taylorsville & West Jordan

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Greg;


I will be voting no if and when SB 106 comes to a vote.



Your Senator


Gene Davis

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Not real personal on the replies, but at least they responded.