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Senator Shannon Grove (R-Bakersfield), joined by Jay Leno and classic car enthusiasts, are revving up support for Senate Bill 712, also known as Leno’s Law. This bipartisan measure would exempt classic cars that are 35 years or older from the state’s biennial smog check program. Click HERE for additional details including a fact sheet and schedule for April 8.
Leno’s Law has garnered bipartisan support, including the chair of the Senate Transportation Committee, Senator Cortese (D-Silicon Valley) as a co-author. SB 712 has a hearing on April 8th at 1:30 PM. Prior to the hearing, Senator Grove, Leno who is the sponsor of SB 712, and dozens of car enthusiasts will cruise around the State Capitol, which will end near the West Steps for a press conference at 11:30AM. Classic cars will be on display on 10th Street between N and L Streets, on both the East and West Side of 10th.
WHO:
- Senator Shannon Grove
- TV Icon and Car Enthusiast, Jay Leno
- Mike Spagnola, CEO of SEMA (Specialty Equipment Market Association)
- Karen McClaflin, California Automobile Museum
- Francine Mata, President of The Low Riders Commission
WHAT: Classic car enthusiasts giving the greenlight to SB 712
WHEN: Tuesday, April 8 starting at 10:00AM (See schedule below)
WHERE:
- 10:30 AM – Classic Car Cruise: Meet in front of the State Capitol on 10th St
- 11:30 AM – Press Conference West Steps, California State Capitol: LIVESTREAM for press conference.
- 1:30 PM – Leno’s Law hearing: Swing Space Building 1021 O Street, Room 1200
Watch the Senate Transportation Hearing HERE.