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Senate panel advances 'Leno's Law' to exempt older collector cars from biannual smog checks
Summary
The Senate Transportation Committee advanced SB 712, known as Leno's Law, after hours of testimony from classic-car owners, industry groups and air-quality advocates. The bill would restore a rolling smog exemption for vehicles 35 years and older; opponents warned of increased emissions and weaker safeguards.
Senate Bill 712, authored by Sen. Grove and nicknamed “Leno’s Law,” was advanced by the Senate Transportation Committee after a day of testimony that drew car collectors, industry trade groups and air-quality advocates.
The bill would restore a rolling smog-check exemption for motor vehicles 35 years old or older and would exempt those cars from smog checks when the vehicle changes ownership. "Leno's Law will bring back that rolling exemption, something that car collectors have been asking for for many years," Sen. Grove said in opening remarks.
Why it matters: Supporters said the measure would relieve collectors of burdens that make it difficult to maintain and display preserved vehicles and would help keep cars, shops and related businesses in California. Jay…
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