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NTSB Helmet Law Recomendations
Washington, DC-The National Transportation Safety Board issued recommendations to states to require all motorcyclists and their passengers to wear Department of Transportation Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) 218-compliant helmets.

Congressional Letter and MRF Press Conference

 

ABATE of Illinois' attempt to Override the Governors VETO of SB 627 passes both chambers of the IL General Assembly

SB627 protects the Money from the Recreation Trails fund from being swept by the Governor

SB 627 passed the Senate 52 to 0 in our bid to override the governors Veto. Senate President Emil Jones voted present.
10/02/2007

SB 627 passed the House 112 to 0 in our bid to override the governors Veto.
10/11/2007

Updated Tuesday Oct 2
ABATE of Illinois is attempting to Override the Governors VETO of SB 627.

SB627 protects the Money from the Recreation Trails fund from being swept by the Governor.

SB 627 passed the Senate 52 to 0 in our bid to override the governors Veto. Senate President Emil Jones voted present.

Next step call your State Representative and Ask them to Vote yes to override the governors VETO of SB 627

We cannot let up, even though this bill passed the house 116 to 0, deals can be made if you don't call.

House Members

Dan Harper
Legislative Coordinator
ABATE of Illinois

 

HIPAA Call to Action

With Congress poised to return today from a sleepy month off from Washington, it's a great time to call or e-mail your federal legislators and remind them to support HR 1076 and S 616, the two pieces of legislation filed on behalf of motorcyclists to fix the discriminatory loopholes in the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA). These two pieces of legislation are currently sitting in committee before both bodies of Congress. The Motorcycle Riders Foundation (MRF) encourages you to contact your Senators and Representatives this week.
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US House passes transportation appropriations bill (HR 3074) with no restrictions on motorcycle funding.
from the MRF

Motorcyclist Fatalities Up 5 percent in 2006
from the AMA

HIPAA Loophole Fix UPDATE
The Motorcycle Riders Foundation reports that legislation to close the loophole that allows insurance providers to discriminate against motorcyclists when it comes to fully funding benefits is beginning to gain some momentum.
MRF May 17, 2007

MRF Opposition to HR 2093
The Motorcycle Riders Foundation reports its opposition to HR 2093, a grassroots lobbying reform bill introduced my Marty Meehan (D-MA). HR 2093 tramples over many of the constitutional freedoms that our country is founded on.
MRF May 17, 2007

MRF Call to Action
The MRF opposes the Executive Branch Disclosure Act of 2007
May 6, 2007

Call To Action - Awareness Ride Police Protection
On Tuesday April 10, 2007 the Moline City Council voted to take the recommendation of Police Chief Gary Francque to not provide protection for the motorcycle parade, leave the streets open to traffic and require we obey all traffic lights and stop signs while in Moline.
April 24 - Moline City Council voted unanimously to provide police protection.
However a fee was charged for the service.

Please call your State Senator and Rep. asking them to support our legislation
Motorcycle and Off Highway vehicle legislation was introduced into the General Assembly. ABATE of Illinois supports these bills
(updated as of 3/16/07)

MRF #07NR02 - End Discrimination of Bikers
Health Insurance Discrimination
February 21, 2007

ABATE Supported Bills in the IL State Legislature
February 20, 2007

MRF Washington DC Report
February 15, 2007

Arkansas Helmet Law Voted Down in Committee
February 12, 2007

HIPAA – URBAN LEGEND OR DID IT JUST GET WORSE?
MRF LEADERS' REPORT - January 12 2007

First Bills of the 110th Congress
MRF LEADERS' REPORT - January 6 2007

 

 

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