The SEMA Action Network (SAN) is a nationwide partnership between enthusiasts, vehicle clubs and members of the automotive specialty-equipment industry who have joined forces to promote hobby-friendly legislation and oppose unfair legislation.

SEMA places a wealth of legislative/regulatory information at your fingertips to help your business succeed.

The 2010 mid-term elections are around the corner, and at no time in recent history has Washington been so divided.

Officials across the country are constantly working on legislative and regulatory proposals that have a direct impact on our industry and your customers.

The laws and regulations that govern how SEMA members do business have an increased and growing impact on the way automotive specialty-equipment products are made, distributed and marketed.

SEMA News - May 2010

By Steve McDonald

As the mid-term election year heats up, it is critical that SEMA’s Political Action Committee (PAC) be well-equipped to help elect lawmakers who understand the economic importance of our industry.

For the past 14 years, a coalition of lawmakers who support the specialty-equipment aftermarket and recognize our industry’s positive economic impact has been growing on Capitol Hill.

With regard to emissions compliance requirements, about the only thing constant is change.

As a SEMA member, your membership renewal statement includes a request for support for SEMA’s California Political Action Committee.