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Just so you know what the OHV & motorsports users are really up against in
Olympia!
We have been assured by Dave
Helgeson who is a CLOUT member, that this email
thread below from Senator Adam Kline is authentic.
We are trying to fulfill
Senator Kline's request for us to "circulate this to all motorized
sports
enthusiasts."
Please do
your part to assist us in fulfilling Senator Kline's request by
getting this to as many OHV/motorsports
enthusiasts as you can.
Thank you,
CLOUT Admin
----- Original Message -----
From: Kline, Sen. Adam
To: audaveh@
Cc: Houghton, Bryn
Sent: Tuesday, February 27, 2007 3:49 PM
Subject: RE: Possible NC: SB 5544
Dear Mr. Helgeson,
I
signed on because I have been annoyed, endangered, and angered one too
many times by people riding
motorized dirt-bikes and other off-road vehicles
that have no damn business anywhere. To
me, this bill is narrow--it doesn't
include those "personal watercraft," seemingly
jet-powered little missiles
whose only apparent purpose is to risk death and dismemberment for
boaters
and swimmers, for the amusement of spoiled drunk teenagers.
Yes, I am sure there is the occasional responsible person who rides one of
these machines on land or water. And yes, like every human being I have
been pleasantly
surprized to find my stereotypes broken. But why, why, why,
do folks insist on motorized
"sports"? Those two words are an oxymoron.
There is nothing sporting--athletic,
physically demanding--about riding any
machine anywhere. And it's a damned annoyance
to folks who see the outdoors
as a place to go for quiet and solitude and self-exploration.
I would be
happy to ban the use of the internal combustion engine off-road, by anyone
without a handicapped sticker, subject to a stiff fine. Maybe we could call
this
an anti-obesity measure.
Please circulate this to all motorized
sports enthusiasts, so they can
remember never to vote for me.
Adam Kline
-----Original Message-----
From:
audaveh@
Sent: Monday, February 26, 2007 9:48 AM
To: Kline, Sen. Adam
Subject: Possible NC: SB 5544
SENATE INTERNET E-MAIL DELIVERY SERVICE
TO: Senator Adam Kline
FROM: Dave Helgeson (Possible Non-Constituent)
STREET ADDRESS:
Renton, WA 98057
E-MAIL: audaveh@
PHONE:
SUBJECT: SB 5544
MESSAGE:
Senator Kline,
I am curious to know why you would
co-sponsor the most discriminatory,
anti-OHV Bill ever proposed?
SB
5544changes would creating maximum sound levels for riding
near any residence, regardless of where
that residence is located or how it
is zoned. It would become illegal for my Family to ride
our motorcylces and
quads
where they are "plainly audible"
from in or adjacent to any residence. This
would even include residences that are on farm
land, forest land or in an
industrial area.
One of the few riding
area riding areas where it is still legal to ride in
Western Washington is Captial State Forest
near Olympia. There are a few
parcels of private property located within the forest. This law,
if passed,
would effectively shut this area down. Ditto for the nearby Straddle Line
ORV park.
What really strikes me as absurd about this proposal is race tracks
like
Evergreen Speedway in Monroe could host auto races of all types, but any off
road events would be illegal.
In addition, this law would only apply to my dirtbike or quad. It would not
apply to other, more common sources of residential noise such as lawnmowers,
chainsaws, cars, trucks, boats, airplanes, stereos, playgrounds, ballfields,
etc. It is just plain discrimination against Off Highway Vehicle use and
has
nothing to do
with keeping neighborhoods quiet.
Off Highway Vehicle
recreation is a fun and growing family sport, it would
be nice to see sports that support families
embraced by Olympia with more
open riding areas, instead of discriminated against.
I would hope that you drop your support of this legislation.
NOTE: We could not determine that this constituent is in your district
RESPONSE REQUESTED: Dave has requested a response to this message.
For more information:
…on
this legislation,
http://apps.leg.wa.gov/billinfo/summary.aspx?bill=5544&year=2007
** You are receiving this notification because you are a member of the
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from
this list, please contact the CLOUT Administrator at
mailto:clout@hpgmc.com. Forward this notice freely to your associates, and
get them involved, too!
Have your PRO-OHV friends send an email to mailto:clout@hpgmc.com with
"CLOUT" in the subject line along with their Name, their voting Zip Code AND
your name as a reference. That's all there is to it. Get them to do it
TODAY so motorized recreation will have an even stronger voice in Olympia.
REMEMBER
TO BE AT THE OHV RALLY IN OLYMPIA MARCH 9, 2007 AT NOON ON THE
CAPITOL STEPS! PEOPLE
LIKE SENATOR KLINE NEED TO HEAR FROM US!!
Dear BRC Action Alert Subscriber,
Attention Washington Recreationists!
BAD LEGISLATION UP FOR VOTE IN WASHINGTON STATE HOUSE!
Please Help Keep ORV Recreation Legal in Washington State
A bill in the Washington State Legislature known as SB 5544, if adopted as written, could all but eliminate motorcycle and ATV use on public and private property throughout much of the state. It includes a never before seen standard against "clearly audible" sound levels for all OHV noise, something that is simply impossible to meet.
This bill which had been stalled in the consumer protection committee was recently passed (on Friday the 23rd) and is headed to the senate rules committee. Go to http://apps.leg.wa.gov/billinfo/for the most current bill language.
The latest version included some reasonable modifications, including a limitation on pipe dB's of 96 using the J-1287 test procedure, something supported by BRC and AMA, but kept the "clearly audible" standard in place, along with a cost recovery provision for lawsuits, something that cannot be allowed to stand.
Our partners in Washington State, the Washington Off-Highway Vehicle Alliance has updates and info on their website: http://www.wohva.org/.
The gang at WOHVA is also planning a big rally to show support of responsible OHV recreation. Plan Now to Attend WOHVA Rally in Olympia on March 9th!!!
Come out and show your elected officials that you support the sport!! The ORV rally in Olympia is more important than ever, given the recent comments of Senator Kline, attempts to raid the ORV registration fund and efforts currently underway to outlaw riding on private property (SB 5544).....Now is the time to get involved and let your voice be heard. Go to http://www.wohva.org/ for the most current information on this important event!!
Also go to http://mbmc.us/or http://www.amadist27.org/ for further information.
Thanks in advance for your efforts,
Brian Hawthorne
BlueRibbon Coalition
208-237-1008 ext 102
___________________________________________________
MORE INFO:
STOP SENATE BILL SB5544!
PROTECT YOUR RIGHT TO RIDE YOUR ORV
The Washington State Legislature is currently considering drastic changes to the
offroad vehicle noise laws.
The proposed changes would include creating maximum sound levels for riding
near any residence, regardless of where that residence is located or how it is zoned. It would become illegal to ride if your
bike is either plainly audible or exceeds 45 decibels from inside of, or with 10 feet of any residence. This would even include
residences that are on farm land, forest land or in an industrial area. It would also be illegal to ride if your bike exceeds
55 decibels at the property line. The fine for this new crime would be a minimum of $100, going up to a maximum of $800.
These new limits would only apply to your dirtbike or quad. It would not apply to other, more common sources
of residential noise such as lawnmowers, chainsaws, cars, trucks, boats, airplanes, stereos, playgrounds, ball fields, etc.
It is just plain discrimination against ORV use and has nothing to do with keeping neighborhoods quiet.
If
this becomes law, forget about riding any track in the State of Washington. Also, you can count on the vast majority of riding
areas shutting down.
You can find additional information on this subject at http://www.stumpjumpers.org/legislative/
Contact your State Senator and two House of Representatives
members NOW!
Let them know what you think of this discriminatory piece of legislation.
Find them on
the web at http://apps.leg.wa.gov/DistrictFinder/Default.aspx
Or send them a phone message using 1-800-562-6000
Contact your State Senator and two House of Representatives members NOW!
Let them know what you think of this discriminatory piece of legislation.
Find them on the web at http://apps.leg.wa.gov/DistrictFinder/Default.aspx
Or send them a phone message using 1-800-562-6000
DO IT NOW - YOUR RIGHT TO RIDE IS AT STAKE!
Tod Petersen
Vice President NMA
Cut and Paste if you like or send your own. Writing letters really helps if they get more than a few and request a response.
I am not happy with this Bill. I have been a Active 4 wheeler for 15 years . I take my kids out all the time. We spend time in the woods fixing trails and taking care of environmental issues. I was the coordinator for Elbe Hills ORV park for 8 years. My kids like being with there mom and dad. they are not on the streets doing drugs and running a muck.
We now organize 4 wheel drive events at Straddleline ORV Park. We are non profit and donate the money to help the community. My friends and family. Really have good Values. If this Bill passes it will crush us and end everything we and thousands of other people are about. this is ridiculous that we half to fight to keep crap like this from passing. You would think that a little common sense would apply to some of these bills. Next it will be tractors, and lawn mowers and weed eaters and radios and chain saws all these items are over 96 decibels. Some day we won't have any rights left. Do me a favor and let me know where you stand on this Bill, I need to figure out who has the common sense in our government so I can decide on how I want to vote and how I will want to influence others to Vote.
Sincerely Steve Russell
253 537 3755
Here are the Responses I got back :
Thank you for your message. While I recognize growing concerns from
the community of Off Road Vehicle (ORV) enthusiasts, I believe we agree
that these vehicles ought to comply with reasonable regulation.
Versions of the bill were introduced in both the House and Senate.
February 28th was the deadline for bills to be voted out of the first
committee they were referred to. The House version, HB 1434, was not
acted on by the committee, so it will not be considered further; it's
dead. The Senate version, SB 5544, was amended in the Senate Committee
clarify that the tail pipe noise levels of 96 decibels only applies to
model year 2008 and beyond. Existing vehicles will be measured against
the current standard, which is 105 decibels at 20 inches. This amended
version was voted out of committee and is now in the Senate Rules
Committee where it might advance to the Senate Floor for a vote, which
would have to occur by March 14. If the Senate passes the bill, it
will
come to the House and be referred to committee. Not serving on that
committee, it will be about a month before the bill might possibly come
before me on the House Floor for consideration. I'd welcome comment
from you on the bill as amended should it come to the House for further
consideration. The whole goal should not be a strategy to prohibit ORV
use, but rather one to encourage responsible, considerate use.
Again, thank you for your comments.
Steve Conway,
State Representative
29th District
Dear Mr. Russell,
Thank you for contacting me regarding 5544. I appreciate the opportunity to learn about your views.
Since 5544 was introduced in the Washington state Senate, this legislation does not fall under the jurisdiction of the United States Senate. However, I understand your concerns regarding abating environmental noise. Should I have the opportunity to consider legislation in the United States Senate that addresses this issue, I will keep your views in mind.
For further information about this legislation, I recommend that you contact your state representative or state senator by calling the Washington State Legislative Hotline at 800-562-6000. You may also monitor the bill's progress by checking the Washington state legislature's website at http://www.leg.wa.gov .
Again, thank you for taking the time to share your thoughts with me. Please do not hesitate to contact me in the future if I may be of additional assistance.
Sincerely,
Maria Cantwell
United States Senator
Sincerely,
Maria Cantwell
United States Senator
Thank You...............
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