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2010 ACCC Legislative Conference Report

The 2010 Association of California Legislative Conference held at the California Automobile Museum on May 5 - 7 , 2010 was a successful event. The first day included the Pledge of Allegiance, Introduction of members attending, Chuck Cole representing SEMA, Assemblyman Kevin Jeffries (66th District), Assemblyman Dan Logue ( 3rd District), Lt. Rodney Ellison from the California Highway Patrol, Sam Spiegel - Legislative Chairman for California Police Chiefs Association and Dennis Clear - Legislative Director for the Department of Motor Vehicles.

Assemblyman Jeffries discussed AB 1740 (Specially Constructed Vehicles) and the progress we have made to date. The bill passed the Assembly Transportation Committee by one vote, Passed the Assembly Appropriations Committee by 5 votes, and the Assembly Floor by 44-22 vote. It is now scheduled to go to the Senate Transportation Committee in June. Assemblyman Logue discussed the initiative to suspend AB 32 (Green House Emissions) until unemployment reaches 5.5% for four consecutive quarters. The initiative collected 880,000 signatures and only needed 440,000 to get it on the November ballot.

The second day of the conference included speakers Fred Evenson (ACCC President), Fred Taugher (ACCC Lobbyist), Tim O'Neal from the Bureau of Automobile Repair, Gary Meadors (Goodguys Rod and Custom), Ron Cherry from Roamin Angels Car Club and Rob Oglesby (Legislative Director for California Air Resources Board). All speakers received recognition plaques and Ron Cherry was presented a Thank You plaque for their 2010 generous donation from the Roamin Angels Car Club. Dave Cahill from the National Street Rod Association was presented a recognition plaque for the NSRA support to the ACCC.

The conference ended with an open session and door prize drawing. Vic Repstad won a years free membership in the NSRA and Steve Teixera won the door prize. There were a couple of concerns by members that were brought up for improvement at future conferences. One is that cell phones need to be turned off and talking among attendees be stopped while the presenters have the floor. The conference was adjourned at 3:15 pm. On Friday there were 10 people that showed up at Bill McAnally Racing (BMR) for a garage tour of his facility located in Antelope. Hope to see more attendees at the 2011 Legislative Conference. Thank you for all your support.

Bob Stearns
ACCC President