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peter (216.188.79.186)
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Votes: 0 (Vote!) | | Posted on Wednesday, May 08, 2002 - 3:46 pm: | |
Please take a minute to make your voice heard, it only took me 5 to 10 minutes to send 3 canned emails.
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The Recreation Vehicle Industry Association sent the following message to RV
clubs and associations asking that it be forwarded to members in California.
We are bringing this matter to your attention so you can take whatever steps
you feel are proper and necessary.
CALIFORNIA ASSEMBLY BILL 1058 IS NOW BEING CONSIDERED BY THE GENERAL
ASSEMBLY AND NEEDS URGENT ACTION NOW!
ACTIVATE YOUR CALIFORNIA MEMBERS NOW!
California Assembly Bill 1058 is a vague piece of legislation sponsored by
the Bluewater Network, an extreme environmental group, that would
significantly increase the cost of owning and driving motor vehicles --
including RV tow vehicles and potentially motorhomes. The legislation seeks
to curb global warming by reducing greenhouse gases, mainly carbon dioxide,
emitted by motor vehicles. Since there is no technology to actually reduce
carbon dioxide emissions, the solution would be to legislatively reduce the
size of vehicles and/or limit the number of miles driven.
Action to defeat this bill is needed now. Please forward the message below
to all your members with California residences. For more information on the
issue, please visit www.wedrive.org. Thank you for your assistance.
California Assembly Bill 1058 would greatly increase the costs of owning and
driving RV tow vehicles, and potentially motorhomes, in California. If
enacted, the provisions in AB 1058 could:
* Add thousands of dollars to the cost of motorhomes, pickup
trucks, SUVs, minivans and other vehicles people prefer to drive.
* Result in a 50-cent hike in the tax on gasoline.
* Lead to a two-cent tax on every mile Californians drive.
* Force another reduction in the speed limit.
California RVers and motorists would bear the huge costs of AB 1058 even
though its regulations would provide no benefit to California. The
legislation seeks to curb global warming by reducing greenhouse gases,
mainly carbon dioxide, emitted by motor vehicles. Since there is no
technology to actually reduce carbon dioxide emissions, the solution would
be to legislatively reduce the size of vehicles and/or limit the number of
miles driven.
That is why action to stop AB 1058 dead in its tracks is needed right away.
Please take action now by contacting your elected Assembly Member and
Governor Gray Davis.
Dial 1-800-988-2588 and following the directions to register your opposition
Or
Visit www.wedrive.org for help in sending a message and for more information
on AB 1058.
Both the 800 number and website offer assistance in identifying your
Assembly representative. |
Peter Broadribb (Madbrit) (216.67.218.41)
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Votes: 0 (Vote!) | | Posted on Wednesday, May 08, 2002 - 4:23 pm: | |
Too late it passed........
http://www.earthisland.org/news/new_news.cfm?newsID=112
Peter. |
Ross Carlisle (Ross) (199.196.22.61)
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Votes: 0 (Vote!) | | Posted on Wednesday, May 08, 2002 - 4:30 pm: | |
the solution would be to legislatively reduce the size of vehicles and/or limit the number of miles driven.
Where do they come up with this stuff? Looks like you all will be condemned to driving Honda Civics. I suppose they will outlaw all commercial truck traffic as well since they probably out number RV's 50:1.
Ross |
Quest (4.17.253.174)
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Votes: 0 (Vote!) | | Posted on Wednesday, May 08, 2002 - 6:28 pm: | |
WELL
I thought I was safe when I bought the bus for conversion but now here is yet another strike against the hobby. Does this ever stop? My state wants to test the bus for polution. they want to change the fuel formula for the environment, only the engine will wear out faster, They also want to hang a $10,000 diesel exhaust scrubber to clear the air, HAVE I MISSED SOMETHING?
I am at the point that perhaps I should put up a for sale sign and go with motels. Pretty soon it will cost the same or be cheaper than trying to maintain and operate a bus conversion and the bus conversions seems to have all the crooked politicians attention as they make up bills condemning them. I think we joined the club a few years too late - q |
Scott Whitney (24.205.238.126)
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Votes: 0 (Vote!) | | Posted on Wednesday, May 08, 2002 - 7:55 pm: | |
Well, I don't know. My bus is registered in CA. I have yet to receive notice of any fee increases or emmision tests or gadgetry required. I am happily paying my $42 a year in registration and continuing to convert the bus.
Scott |
Henry vdG (12.13.226.21)
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Votes: 0 (Vote!) | | Posted on Wednesday, May 08, 2002 - 8:03 pm: | |
NOT TOO LATE...
...The Senate will vote on AB 1058 this spring. If AB 1058 is signed into law, California ...
Ive got my pen out. |
RJ Long (Rjlong) (24.127.8.58)
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Votes: 0 (Vote!) | | Posted on Wednesday, May 08, 2002 - 9:35 pm: | |
The guy that's the head of this Environmental Wacko outfit is NOT ME, you guys. . .
RJ |
John Biundo (Jbiundo) (64.175.36.124)
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Votes: 0 (Vote!) | | Posted on Thursday, May 09, 2002 - 2:05 am: | |
Go to the web site -- it's very easy to send a strongly worded boiler plate letter to the appropriate officials. Takes only a couple of minutes. |
peter (216.188.79.24)
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Votes: 0 (Vote!) | | Posted on Thursday, May 09, 2002 - 8:30 am: | |
NOT TOO LATE!!! go to
http://eletter.wedrive.org/contact_legislator.html
to send a strongly worded boiler plate email to the appropriate officials. Takes only a couple of minutes.
AB 1058 was amended on 5/1, it stiil has to be approved by the senate, and then the governor needs to sign to become law!
get status at http://www.assembly.ca.gov/legcomment/
the Earth Island Institute is WRONG, a bill passing assembly is only step one to making a new law. |
Dwight (67.213.8.3)
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Votes: 0 (Vote!) | | Posted on Saturday, May 11, 2002 - 9:12 am: | |
Just some thoughts ???
Don't we also need to consider the people, that put the people in office, that will vote for a law like this ???
One more question ?? how many, who are not satisfied with this new law, voted in their last local election ??? |
Bobby Sather (Seagull) (12.80.25.47)
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Votes: 0 (Vote!) | | Posted on Sunday, May 12, 2002 - 12:35 am: | |
I voted, just didn't know the mentality of those I voted for. Heck, I didn't even know my ex-wifes mentality after 22 years. I'll just keep on driving it the way I always do. A fine is probably cheaper than converting to the new laws anyway. Easier to ask for forgiveness than permission anyway. Why worry? Just enjoy it any way it comes. |