Connecticut: Registration, Inspection & Emissions

[Don]

Clean Air Act & Collector Cars

http://www.clubcobra.com/forums/showthread.php?t=77885

Federal Register:

Page 15046 , right side column:

http://a257.g.akamaitech.net/7/257/2...df/E7-5558.pdf

[Don]

Current Status

I asked the Senate Clerk regarding the scheduling of Bills for the Senate discussion and vote , there is no predetermined schedule.

Senate Reference: XX 0291

Substitute for Senate Bill No. 1400. AN ACT CONCERNING THE ADMINISTRATION OF THE DEPARTMENT OF MOTOR VEHICLES.

All matters marked XX are ready for the action of the Senate

http://www.cga.ct.gov/2007/FC/2007SB...R000317-FC.htm

Section 38 wording, item 12

" Such regulations shall apply to all motor vehicles registered or which will be registered in this state except: (1) Vehicles having a gross weight of more than ten thousand pounds; (2) vehicles powered by electricity; (3) bicycles with motors attached; (4) motorcycles; (5) vehicles operating with a temporary registration; (6) vehicles manufactured twenty-five or more years ago; (7) new vehicles at the time of initial registration; (8) vehicles registered but not designed primarily for highway use; (9) farm vehicles, as defined in subsection (q) of section 14-49; (10) diesel-powered type II school buses; [or] (11) a vehicle operated by a licensed dealer or repairer either to or from a location of the purchase or sale of such vehicle or for the purpose of obtaining an official emissions or safety inspection; or (12) vehicles that have met the inspection requirements of section 14-103a and are registered by the commissioner as composite vehicles. "

[Don]

Additional summary points from Ivan in OR on presenting the vehicle and paperwork for registration etc., etc.

http://www.clubcobra.com/forums/show...d=1#post733452

[Don]

Update on 1400:

I checked with the Senate staff, sending a Bill to a Committee (s) is part of the normal legislative process, allows for the due diligence phase in preparation for a vote, amendments, etc

http://www.cga.ct.gov/CGAPBTS.asp?se...ll_num=SB01400

The time frame and reference to the 2006 DMV Bill:

http://www.cga.ct.gov/asp/cgabillsta...SUBMIT1=Normal

6/2/2006 Signed by the Governor
5/22/2006 Transmitted to the Secretary of State
5/15/2006 Public Act 06-130
5/2/2006 In Concurrence

[RENEW1]

Bill was referred to the Judiciary Committee by Senate. Review of certain sections ( not our part) was completed and Two amendments made to the overall bill. Not sure if it goes back to Senate or Transportation committee. Expect to find out on Monday.

[Cashburn]

Originally Posted by RENEW1

Bill was referred to the Judiciary Committee by Senate. Review of certain sections ( not our part) was completed and Two amendments made to the overall bill. Not sure if it goes back to Senate or Transportation committee. Expect to find out on Monday.

Any news? Thanks...

[Don]

The Senate DMV Bill 1400 is still in progress with the Committees etc, does not appear that Section 38 with the Composite emission exemption has been amended, no vote yet for the full House and Senate


Explanation

There is a minimal revenue impact, less than $1,000, as a result of this section exempting composite motor vehicles from emissions inspection. There are less than 100 such vehicles processed through safety inspections by DMV.

OLR Analysis:

The bill exempts composite motor vehicles that have met the requirements for a safety inspection by the DMV from the emissions inspection program. A composite motor vehicle is one composed or assembled from several parts of other motor vehicles, or the identification and body contours of which are so altered that the vehicle no longer bears the characteristics of any specific make of motor vehicle. Any vehicle not assembled by a manufacturer licensed in Connecticut is classified as a composite motor vehicle.

EFFECTIVE DATE: July 1, 2007 " IF PASSED " and signed by the Gov

Reference Section 38

http://www.cga.ct.gov/asp/cgabillsta...ll_num=SB01400

http://www.cga.ct.gov/2007/BAFN/2007...10805-BAFN.htm