The Minnesota legislature introduced SEMA-opposed legislation (A.B. 3256) to increase the standard biofuel blend in gasoline to 15% ethanol.
The Kansas House of Representatives passed SEMA-supported legislation (H.B. 2528) to redefine vehicles eligible to be registered as antique.
The Maryland House of Representatives withdrew from consideration SEMA-opposed legislation (H.B. 1258) to impose an emissions-inspection requirement on historic vehicles less than 40 years old.
The Missouri Senate introduced SEMA-supported legislation (S.B. 887) allowing all vehicles 25 years old and older to display year of manufacture (YOM) license plates.
The Louisiana House of Representatives introduced SEMA-supported legislation (H.B. 166) to create a “classic black” special prestige license plate, which would be available for display on all vehicles.
The Michigan Senate passed a group of SEMA-supported bills (S.B. 344-346) allowing for the titling and registration of military surplus and historic military surplus vehicles.
Legislation (S.B. 506) has been introduced in West Virginia to create an Office of Outdoor Recreation.
Legislation (H. 855) has been introduced in Vermont to require the display of only a single, rear-mounted license plate for all passenger cars and trucks with a registered weight of 10,000 lbs. or less.
Legislation (H.B. 2528) has been introduced in Kansas to re-define vehicles eligible to be registered as antique.
Legislation (S.B. 773) has been introduced in Virginia that would create a historical designation for historic racetracks in order to promote tourism and economic development.