Bill to Expand Use of Antique Vehicles Introduced in Tennessee

Bill to Expand Use of Antique Vehicles
Introduced in Tennessee

Legislation (S.B. 921 and H.B. 985) has been introduced in the Tennessee State Legislature by Senator Paul Stanley (sen.paul.stanley@capitol.tn.gov) and Representative Steve McManus (rep.steve.mcmanus@capitol.tn.gov) that would amend the state’s current law defining antique motor vehicles to permit use of these vehicles for general transportation purposes. Under current Tennessee law, use of antique vehicles is strictly limited to club activities, exhibits, tours and for general transportation only on Saturday and Sunday.

We Urge You to Contact Your Tennessee Senate and House Transportation Committee Members (List Below) to Support S.B. 921 and H.B. 985

* S.B. 921 and H.B. 985 will give Tennessee citizens the opportunity to enjoy the occasional weekday pleasure drive in their antique vehicles and acknowledge the immeasurable time, money and thought automotive hobbyists, especially antique vehicle owners, invest in their cars.

* S.B. 921 and H.B. 985 encourage owners of qualifying vehicles 25-years old and older to appropriately register as “antiques” and not as “daily drivers.”

* S.B. 921 and H.B. 985 acknowledge the fact that many antique vehicles are insured under policies that already limit their use, require regular use vehicles for each household member with a driver’s license, and are required to be stored in a locked and enclosed garage.

DON’T DELAY! Please contact members of the Senate and House Transportation Committees immediately to urge their support for S.B. 921 and H.B. 985.

Please e-mail a copy of your letter to Steve McDonald at stevem@sema.org. Thank you for your assistance.

Senate Transportation Committee

Senator Jim Tracy – Chair
Phone: 615/741-1066
Fax: 615/741-2255
Email: sen.jim.tracy@capitol.tn.gov

Senator Steve Southerland
Phone: 615/741-0201
Fax: 615/741-7200
Email: sen.steve.southerland@capitol.tn.gov

Senator Tim Barnes
Phone: 615/741-2374
Fax: 615/253-0193
Email: sen.tim.barnes@capitol.tn.gov

Senator Mae Beavers
Phone: 615/741-2421
Fax: 615/532-8221
Email: sen.mae.beavers@capitol.tn.gov

Senator Andy Berke
Phone: 615/741-6682
Fax: 615/253-0209
Email: sen.andy.berke@capitol.tn.gov

Senator Lowe Finney
Phone: 615/741-1810
Fax: 615/523-0179
Email: sen.lowe.finney@capitol.tn.gov

Senator Dolores Gresham
Phone: 615/741-2368
Email: sen.dolores.gresham@capitol.tn.gov

Senator Doug Jackson
Phone: 615/741-4499
Fax: 615/741-8745
Email: sen.doug.jackson@capitol.tn.gov

Senator Ken Yager
Phone: 615/741-1449
Fax: 615/253-0237
Email: sen.ken.yager@capitol.tn.gov

House Transportation Committee

Representative Bill Harmon - Chair
Phone: 615/741-6849
Fax: 615/253-0264
Email: rep.bill.harmon@capitol.tn.gov

Representative Vince Dean
Phone: 615/741-1934
Fax: 615/253-0271
Email: rep.vince.dean@capitol.tn.gov

Representative George Fraley
Phone: 615/741-8695
Fax: 615/741-5759
Email: rep.george.fraley@capitol.tn.gov

Representative Judy Barker
Phone: 615/741-0718
Email: rep.judy.barker@capitol.tn.gov

Representative Ty Cobb
Phone: 615/741-3005
Email: rep.ty.cobb@capitol.tn.gov

Representative Henry Fincher
Phone: 615/741-1875
Fax: 615/532-6973
Email: rep.henry.fincher@capitol.tn.gov

Representative Richard Floyd
Phone: 615/741-2746
Fax: 615/253-0304
Email: rep.richard.floyd@capitol.tn.gov

Representative Matthew Hill
Phone: 615/741-2251
Fax: 615/741-4917
Email: rep.matthew.hill@capitol.tn.gov

Representative Phillip Johnson
Phone: 615/741-7477
Fax: 615/532-6973
Email: rep.phillip.johnson@capitol.tn.gov

Representative Jimmy Matlock
Phone: 615/741-3736
Fax: 615/532-6973
Email: rep.jimmy.matlock@capitol.tn.gov

Representative Barrett Rich
Phone: 615/741-6890
Email: rep.barrett.rich@capitol.tn.gov

Representative Tony Shipley
Phone: 615/741-2886
Email: rep.tony.shipley@capitol.tn.gov

Representative John Tidwell
Phone: 615/741-7098
Fax: 615/741-4324
Email: rep.john.tidwell@capitol.tn.gov

Representative Ben West
Phone: 615/741-6959
Fax: 615/253-0331
Email: rep.ben.west@capitol.tn.gov