Anti-Hobbyist Inoperable Vehicle Bill Introduced in AR; Hearing Scheduled for TODAY

SEMA Action Network · 02-02-2011, 09:15 AM

http://www.semasan.com/main/main.aspx?id=62873

Legislation (H.B. 1252) that would allow cities to remove inoperable vehicles from private property if the vehicle is deemed a “nuisance” under a local ordinance has been introduced in the Arkansas State Legislature. The bill will be considered by the Arkansas House Committee on City, County and Local Affairs on Wed., Feb. 2, 2011.

We Urge You to Contact Members of the Arkansas House Committee on City, County and Local Affairs (List Attached Below) Immediately to Request Their Opposition to H.B. 1252

For those interested in attending the hearing to voice opposition, the Committee will meet on Wed., Feb. 2 at 10:00 a.m. at the following address:

Room B, Mac Building
1 Capitol Mall
Little Rock, Arkansas 72201

H.B. 1252 provides no reasonable safeguards for legitimate automotive hobbyists that choose to work on inoperable collector vehicles on private property.
H.B. 1252 could outlaw the repair or modification of certain motor vehicles that are undergoing restoration.
H.B. 1252 could outlaw the maintenance of parts cars for motor vehicles undergoing restoration.
H.B. 1252 establishes no provisions that would enable vehicles located out of public view to avoid being classified as abandoned.

DON’T DELAY! Please contact members of the Arkansas House Committee on City, County and Local Affairs immediately to request their opposition to H.B. 1252.

Please e-mail a copy of your letters to Steve McDonald at stevem@sema.org

Arkansas House Committee on City, County and Local Affairs

Representative Charolette Wagner - Chair
Phone: 870/561-4600
Email: charolette.wagner@arkansashouse.org

Representative Jane English - Vice Chair
Phone: 501/257-7670
Email: jane.english@arkansashouse.org

Representative Toni Bradford
Phone: 870/879-5270
Email: toni.bradford@arkansashouse.org

Representative Tommy Lee Baker
Phone: 870/563-8277
Email: tommylee.baker@arkansashouse.org

Representative Kathy Webb
Phone: 501/258-1949
Email: kathy.webb@arkansashouse.org

Representative Davy Carter
Phone: 501/605-1346
Email: davy.carter@gmail.com

Representative Tracy Steele
Phone: 501/374-8788
Email: repsteele@yahoo.com

Representative Denny Altes
Phone: 479/646-8981
Email: aaltes@aol.com

Representative Linda Collins-Smith
Phone: 870/378-1434
Email: Linda.Collins-Smith@arkansashouse.org

Representative Jon S. Eubanks
Phone: 479/438-0533
Email: Jon.Eubanks@arkansashouse.org

Representative David L. Branscum
Phone: 870/448-2408
Email: davidlbranscum@hotmail.com

Representative Sheilla E. Lampkin
Phone: 870/723-6449
Email: Sheilla.Lampkin@arkansashouse.org

Representative Jeremy Gillam
Phone: 501/729-0042
Email: jeremy@growing49.com

Representative Andy Mayberry
Phone: 501/888-3522
Email: andymayberry@windstream.net

Representative Betty Overbey
Phone: 479/885-6479
Email: Betty.Overbey@arkansashouse.org

Representative Josh Johnston
Phone: 501/556-1951
Email: josh.johnston@arkansashouse.org

Representative David Fielding
Phone: 870/234-6143
Email: david.fielding@arkansashouse.org

Representative Nate Bell
Phone: 479/394-5665
Email: nate@natebell4arkansas.com

Representative Tommy Thompson
Phone: 501/208-2007
Email: tt4rep@att.net

Representative Leslee Milam Post
Phone: 479/518-0331
Email: leslee.post@arkansashouse.org

1badtie · 02-02-2011, 10:43 AM

whatt? that doesnt even make sense to me.

Lazerbrainz2k3 · 02-02-2011, 10:50 AM

Well that sounds like a law just begging to be abused by nosy busybody neighbors who don't like car people.

Making sure you don't have some rusty shell sitting out in plain view of the street for years on end is one thing, but this seems to go well beyond that.

SEMA Action Network · 02-02-2011, 01:00 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by 1badtie

whatt? that doesnt even make sense to me.

Essentially, if you have a parts car or a restoration project parked in your driveway that is deemed an eyesore by a passer-by or neighbor, the city can come and take it away.

SEMA Action Network · 02-15-2011, 05:03 PM

The hearing for this bill has been rescheduled for TOMORROW!

SEMA Action Network · 02-15-2011, 05:09 PM

http://www.semasan.com/main/main.aspx?id=62889

Synyster · 02-15-2011, 05:45 PM

That's asinine. Are people really becoming that egotistical to decide what's deemed "pretty" enough in their eyes?

SEMA Action Network · 02-16-2011, 10:46 AM

Unfortunately, yes. While we understand that the sight of rusted out vehicles in a front yard with vegitation growing out of it may not be pleasant to the neighborhood, it also shouldn't outlaw someone from having a project or parts car on their own property. That's why SEMA has a common sense bill that says these types of vehicles can be on private property so long as they are obscured out of reasonable plain view (with shrubberty, trees, fencing, etc.).

*The_Blur* · 02-16-2011, 10:53 AM

Everyone, call these legislators. We have to protect our passion. Eventually, our new Camaros could be classified as a nuisance and towed away, too.

klatterblast · 02-16-2011, 11:06 AM

That is just plain ridiculous , i paid for my property and if i want cars parked there i dam shure will cause its my property period if you dont like it move your sorry picky asses somewhere else, this is America. if you dont like the way it is or was get the f___ OUT!!

*The_Blur* · 02-16-2011, 11:15 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by klatterblast

That is just plain ridiculous , i paid for my property and if i want cars parked there i dam shure will cause its my property period if you dont like it move your sorry picky asses somewhere else, this is America. if you dont like the way it is or was get the f___ OUT!!

You're right. It is your property, but your neighbors are playing hardball. If they pass this law in Arkansas, it can spread to other states. As a community, we need to stand together and tell those legislators to vote down this bill. Once it becomes law, it is harder to repeal.

SEMA Action Network · 02-16-2011, 11:44 AM

Well said!

2010SLVRBULIT · 02-16-2011, 11:48 AM

My covenant has this rule already

Berean · 02-16-2011, 01:06 PM

They need to pass a law to get the couches and washing machines off the front porch first.

02-02-2011, 09:15 AM	#1
SEMA Action Network Drives: Camaro Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: Washington, DC Posts: 118	Anti-Hobbyist Inoperable Vehicle Bill Introduced in AR; Hearing Scheduled for TODAY http://www.semasan.com/main/main.aspx?id=62873 Legislation (H.B. 1252) that would allow cities to remove inoperable vehicles from private property if the vehicle is deemed a “nuisance” under a local ordinance has been introduced in the Arkansas State Legislature. The bill will be considered by the Arkansas House Committee on City, County and Local Affairs on Wed., Feb. 2, 2011. We Urge You to Contact Members of the Arkansas House Committee on City, County and Local Affairs (List Attached Below) Immediately to Request Their Opposition to H.B. 1252 For those interested in attending the hearing to voice opposition, the Committee will meet on Wed., Feb. 2 at 10:00 a.m. at the following address: Room B, Mac Building 1 Capitol Mall Little Rock, Arkansas 72201 H.B. 1252 provides no reasonable safeguards for legitimate automotive hobbyists that choose to work on inoperable collector vehicles on private property. H.B. 1252 could outlaw the repair or modification of certain motor vehicles that are undergoing restoration. H.B. 1252 could outlaw the maintenance of parts cars for motor vehicles undergoing restoration. H.B. 1252 establishes no provisions that would enable vehicles located out of public view to avoid being classified as abandoned. DON’T DELAY! Please contact members of the Arkansas House Committee on City, County and Local Affairs immediately to request their opposition to H.B. 1252. Please e-mail a copy of your letters to Steve McDonald at stevem@sema.org Arkansas House Committee on City, County and Local Affairs Representative Charolette Wagner - Chair Phone: 870/561-4600 Email: charolette.wagner@arkansashouse.org Representative Jane English - Vice Chair Phone: 501/257-7670 Email: jane.english@arkansashouse.org Representative Toni Bradford Phone: 870/879-5270 Email: toni.bradford@arkansashouse.org Representative Tommy Lee Baker Phone: 870/563-8277 Email: tommylee.baker@arkansashouse.org Representative Kathy Webb Phone: 501/258-1949 Email: kathy.webb@arkansashouse.org Representative Davy Carter Phone: 501/605-1346 Email: davy.carter@gmail.com Representative Tracy Steele Phone: 501/374-8788 Email: repsteele@yahoo.com Representative Denny Altes Phone: 479/646-8981 Email: aaltes@aol.com Representative Linda Collins-Smith Phone: 870/378-1434 Email: Linda.Collins-Smith@arkansashouse.org Representative Jon S. Eubanks Phone: 479/438-0533 Email: Jon.Eubanks@arkansashouse.org Representative David L. Branscum Phone: 870/448-2408 Email: davidlbranscum@hotmail.com Representative Sheilla E. Lampkin Phone: 870/723-6449 Email: Sheilla.Lampkin@arkansashouse.org Representative Jeremy Gillam Phone: 501/729-0042 Email: jeremy@growing49.com Representative Andy Mayberry Phone: 501/888-3522 Email: andymayberry@windstream.net Representative Betty Overbey Phone: 479/885-6479 Email: Betty.Overbey@arkansashouse.org Representative Josh Johnston Phone: 501/556-1951 Email: josh.johnston@arkansashouse.org Representative David Fielding Phone: 870/234-6143 Email: david.fielding@arkansashouse.org Representative Nate Bell Phone: 479/394-5665 Email: nate@natebell4arkansas.com Representative Tommy Thompson Phone: 501/208-2007 Email: tt4rep@att.net Representative Leslee Milam Post Phone: 479/518-0331 Email: leslee.post@arkansashouse.org

02-02-2011, 10:43 AM	#2
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02-16-2011, 10:53 AM	#9
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02-16-2011, 11:06 AM	#10
klatterblast Drives: 2010 camaro 2ssrs blk. Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: walker la. Posts: 1,732 View My Garage	That is just plain ridiculous , i paid for my property and if i want cars parked there i dam shure will cause its my property period if you dont like it move your sorry picky asses somewhere else, this is America. if you dont like the way it is or was get the f___ OUT!! __________________ 2010 Hennessey HPE650 2SSRS Blk/Blk Magnuson TVS2300,ported heads,cam,Hotchkis suspension. Weld 17”s, Mickey Thompson’s.

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02-02-2011, 10:50 AM	#3
Lazerbrainz2k3 Drives: 2017 Camaro 2SS - M6, NPP, MRC Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: Delco, PA Posts: 971	Well that sounds like a law just begging to be abused by nosy busybody neighbors who don't like car people. Making sure you don't have some rusty shell sitting out in plain view of the street for years on end is one thing, but this seems to go well beyond that.

02-15-2011, 05:03 PM	#5
SEMA Action Network Drives: Camaro Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: Washington, DC Posts: 118	The hearing for this bill has been rescheduled for TOMORROW!

02-15-2011, 05:09 PM	#6
SEMA Action Network Drives: Camaro Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: Washington, DC Posts: 118	http://www.semasan.com/main/main.aspx?id=62889

02-15-2011, 05:45 PM	#7
Synyster Drives: 2006 F150 Lariat Join Date: May 2010 Location: Florida Posts: 1,665	That's asinine. Are people really becoming that egotistical to decide what's deemed "pretty" enough in their eyes?

02-16-2011, 10:46 AM	#8
SEMA Action Network Drives: Camaro Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: Washington, DC Posts: 118	Unfortunately, yes. While we understand that the sight of rusted out vehicles in a front yard with vegitation growing out of it may not be pleasant to the neighborhood, it also shouldn't outlaw someone from having a project or parts car on their own property. That's why SEMA has a common sense bill that says these types of vehicles can be on private property so long as they are obscured out of reasonable plain view (with shrubberty, trees, fencing, etc.).

02-16-2011, 11:44 AM	#12
SEMA Action Network Drives: Camaro Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: Washington, DC Posts: 118	Well said!

02-16-2011, 11:48 AM	#13
2010SLVRBULIT Drives: G5(LLT) & C6(LS3) Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: MARS Posts: 7,525 View My Garage	My covenant has this rule already

02-16-2011, 01:06 PM	#14
Berean Drives: Truck Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: Home Posts: 2,439	They need to pass a law to get the couches and washing machines off the front porch first.