Oregon Action Alert: Senate Bill #344

[Crowdog]

Oregon Senate Bill #344 is MOVING QUICKLY! Motorized recreationists need to make their voices heard now, while there is still time to act.

 

BRC and Oregon motorized recreationists are growing increasingly concerned about Senate Bill #344. If this bill is adopted Oregon emission standards will duplicate that of California.

Many of you might not be aware that California emission law PROHIBITS operation of certain OHV's during certain times of the year.

 

The bill will not only increase off road vehicle costs, but will limit your choice, and possibly the area in which you would be able to ride. Your legislators need to hear from you about this important legislation. Below is contact information.

 

Write your letter today, this Bill will be on the floor within the week!

 

BlueRibbon Coalition recognizes the importance of this news and the impact it will have on OHV users in Oregon and the precedence it could set for other states. It is imperative that you call and write your State Legislators to voice your concerns TODAY.

 

For more information on this bill go to < http://www.leg.state.or.us/bills_laws/>

 

 

Thank you in advance,

Brian Hawthorne

Public Lands Director,

BlueRibbon Coalition

208-237-1008 ext 102

 

Joani Dufourd, a local Oregon BRC member and past president of BRC suggests the following talking points that should be covered in your letter. For State legislator go to

<www.leg.state.or.us/senate/seanteset.htm>

or contact Joani Dufourd at [email protected]

 

Also, it is imperative that the people mounting the campaign to KILL BILL

#344 must receive a copy of your letter so please fax or email a copy to Kelly O'Brien; [email protected],

fax 503-961-8991.

 

TALKING POINTS:

1. We have already made our vehicles 99% cleaner than they were in the 70's

2. The California standards will NOT improve air quality or climate in Oregon

3. An increase of $3,000 per vehicle is unacceptable

4. California standards will reduce choice of vehicles, reduced horsepower and reduced vehicle size

5. Loss of vehicle choice could affect Oregon economy

6. Consumers will be negatively effected especially those who drive the big work vehicles, or need to tow

7. Why should Oregon adopt anything California adopts, shouldn't our decisions be made in Salem instead of Sacramento?

[SouperSport]

Hey I'm all for your action AGAINST Bill #344!! But I'm not an Oregon resident... Stuck in CALIF!! They say most other states eventually follow California! It kinda SUCKS!! By end of April or May my '04 Banshee will be mostly parked except for riding around the house! (at least our sound restrictions aren't as bad..)

 

If this passes, we'll all be seeing a WHOLE LOT more 4-pokes around and less Banshees! Banshees are one of those OHVs prohibited between May and August (at least newer ones)!!

 

DAMN politics!! (Poli=many, Tics=blood sucking creatures!)

 

Good luck guys!

Edited April 13, 2005 by SouperSport