SEMA-model legislation has been reintroduced in Washington state to prohibit cities or towns from enforcing an ordinance, development regulation, zoning regulation or administrative practice that prevents automobile collectors from pursuing their hobby.

Legislation has been introduced in Connecticut to extend the emissions inspection exemption to vehicles five-model-years old or newer. Current law exempts vehicles that are four-model-years old or newer.

SEMA is opposing Arkansas legislation that would allow cities to remove inoperable vehicles from private property if the vehicle is deemed a “nuisance” under a local ordinance.

A SEMA-supported bill has been introduced in Arizona to exempt all vehicles more than 25 years old, without condition, from the state’s mandatory biennial emissions inspection and maintenance program.

B&M and Hurst are set to host the fourth annual B&M/Hurst Charity Car Show on Sunday, April 10, 2011. All proceeds from the car show will benefit the SEMA Memorial Scholarship Fund, which is dedicated to fostering the next generation of industry leaders and innovators.

SEMA’s Financial Benchmarking program was developed to provide SEMA-member companies with a means to measure and compare business operations with those of other companies within the specialty-equipment industry. Each month, data is collected from manufacturers, retailers and warehouse distributors.

SEMA has added a new feature on the website called Facebook Connect that links your Facebook and MySEMA accounts, allowing you to automatically log into the SEMA website without having to remember your password.

SEMA-member companies have posted several new listings for job opportunities (view all here). Working for a SEMA-member company has many advantages. In addition to working for a company that supports and contributes to the success of the overall industry, being employed by a SEMA-member company...

Dates and locations for several upcoming SEMA-sponsored shows, webinars and activities have been announced.

News and updates from SEMA's councils and committees.