Legislative Updates 2008
Legislative Alert - Call to Action!
03-APRIL-08
Call Your State Representative Ask Them To:
VOTE NO on HB 473 This bill would allow the Governor to transfer funds from, among others, the Cycle Rider Safety Training Fund and the Off Highway Trails Fund to the state's general fund. This bill was a benign Funds Transparency bill when introduced in the House. In one day, voting along party lines, the Senate amended and passed this bill to allow the funds transfers. The amended HB 473 has been placed on the House calendar for a vote of concurrence. Please Contact Your State Representative Immediately And Ask Them To Vote No On HB 473.
Call to action - 25-MAR-08
Peoria county is attempting to enact a sound ordinance against ATV's and dirt bikes Wednesday March 26 at 1:00 p.m. at the Peoria county courthouse 4th floor - The committee on land usage. We need as many to attend as possible.
More to follow - Dan Harper, Legislative Coordinator
March 25, 2008 - Update Right to Repair Act On March 19, 2008 in Phoenix, Arizona there was a productive meeting with motorcyclists' rights activists, automotive aftermarket industry representatives and a staff member of United States Senator John Kyl. The meetings purpose was to get constituent input on "Right to Repair" legislation. Such legislation has currently been introduced in the United States House of Representatives. Such legislation has not been introduced in the senate to date, but Senator Kyl has indicated interest in the issue. Carol O'Reilly, ABATE of Arizona lobbyist, Tim O'Reilly, vice president of ABATE of Arizona were present representing their membership and the consumers of the aftermarket motorcycle industry. I was in attendance representing the Motorcycle Riders Foundation (MRF) and as the founder of a motorcycle aftermarket shop; in addition as the Arizona MRF State Representative I represented the membership of Modified Motorcycle Association of Arizona and the Arizona Confederation of Motorcycle Clubs. Jeff Hennie MRF vice president of Government Relations was able to work with one of the automotive aftermarket lobbyists to allow the Arizona motorcyclists rights activists and the MRF to be present at this meeting in Senator Kyl's home state. It is obvious the auto and motorcycle aftermarket industry parallel one another on the "Right to Repair" issue. The discussion went well with Sen. Kyl’s staffer; we discussed the issues of the automotive and motorcycle aftermarket industry. The dealers won’t give current downloads to allow the completion of repairing the autos or motorcycles. Shops can no longer work on certain makes of vehicles due to lack of data/download information. We discussed the economic impact on aftermarket industry and the trickle down effect to the consumer; the fact the dealership has set policy, pricing and diagnostics which give the consumer no choices about their vehicle's repair. This all holds true for the motorcycle aftermarket industry as well. The language by EPA that states the manufacturer must provide the information to the aftermarket is there and some companies partially comply by posting information on their web site but when you follow direction you get to a point you can go no further without the data downloads, current updates or specialty tools to finish the repairs on the vehicle. The MRF will continue to follow and be involved with this legislation representing its members. Deborah Butitta
MRF Ex-Officio Board Member
Update 9-MAR-08 After a very successful Legislative day ABATE of Illinois is proud to announce that Representative Froehlich has tabled his bill HB5185 and Senator Don Harmon has informed us he will pull his 16 and under helmet bill SB2801. We may be signing on to a right of way bill. HB 1845 the Motorcyclists Public Accommodation Act
We are attempting to get this bill out of rules
Please call your State Reps and ask them to support
HB 1845
26 February 2008 The Motorcycle Riders Foundation (MRF) is taking action in light of what appears to be an alarming trend with high-level government agency and cabinet-level appointees of President George W. Bush.
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HB5185 - Update 20-FEB-08
HB 5185 has been sent to the committee on driver's education please call and let the members know Abate of Illinois opposes this legislation as it singles out motorcycles:Chairman- John Ddamico [217] 782-8198Remember most of these representatives are our friends
Kathleen Ryg [217] 782-0499
Rich Brauer [217] 782-0053
Mike Boland [217] 782-3992
Dan Brady [217] 782-1118
Bill Mitchell [217] 782-8163
Harry Ramey [217] 558-1037
Jack Mcguire [217] 782-8090
Mary Flowers [217] 782-4207
Suszana Mendoza [217] 782-0499
HB5185 - Update 18-FEB-08
M classification to buy motorcycles Abate of Illinois opposes any legislation singles out motorcycles. please call the sponsor Rep. Paul Froehlich at
(217) 782-3725 springfield
(847) 985-9210 district
and ask him to amend his bill to include all motor vechiles
On February 14, and February 15 two bills were introduced In the Illinois General Assembly as safety legislation. The first bill was introduced on behalf of the Illinois State police to protect people from themselves. HB5185: Synopsis As Introduced
Amends the Illinois Vehicle Code. Provides that: the Secretary of State shall not register, renew the registration of, or issue a title for a motorcycle intended for highway use unless its owner possesses a valid driver's license with the proper classification; the application for a certificate of title for, or registration of, a motorcycle intended for highway use shall include the driver's license number and classification of the owner; the Secretary of State shall refuse registration or any transfer of registration of a motorcycle intended for highway use if the owner does not possess a valid driver's license with the proper classification; and the Secretary of State may suspend or revoke the registration of a vehicle or a certificate of title, registration card, registration sticker, registration plate, disability parking decal or device, or any nonresident or other permit if the vehicle is a motorcycle intended for highway use and its owner does not possess a valid driver's license with the proper classification. Effective January 1, 2009.
ABATE Opposes SB2801: Synopsis As Introduced
Amends the Illinois Vehicle Code and the State Finance Act. Provides that a person may not transport a child under 16 years of age as a passenger on a motorcycle, motor driven cycle, or motorized pedalcycle unless: the child is wearing protective headgear and the chin strap is properly fastened; or the person is the child's parent or legal guardian and the person is carrying a Child Passenger Permit. Provides that a parent or legal guardian of a child under 16 years of age may apply to the Secretary of State for a Child Passenger Permit to allow the child named in the Child Passenger Permit to be a passenger of that parent or legal guardian on a motorcycle, motor driven cycle, or motorized pedalcycle without wearing protective headgear. Contains provisions regarding: fees; issuance; validity; display; altered, counterfeit, or otherwise invalid permits; confiscation; penalties; and other matters. the price of the permit is $100 per child
ABATE Opposes ABATE of Illinois opposes both these bills which have been sent to the rules committee further action for each bill will follow
MRF Strongly Opposes US DOT Attack on Training Funds16 February 2008
The Motorcycle Riders Foundation (MRF) has learned that United States Secretary of Transportation Mary Peters sent letters to Capitol Hill with draft legislation outlining her intention to raid the 2010 motorcycle training and awareness funds set aside by Congress in the last Highway Bill (PL 109-59). Peters announced on Thursday, February 14 that she would like to see the earmarked training and awareness funds made available to promote the use of helmets in individual states.
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AMA news and notes January 2008 The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) Action Plan
Summary Posted 07-JAN-08 NTSB Helmet Law Recommendations
Summary Posted 07-JAN-08
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