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URGENT LEGISLATIVE ALERT (IMMEDIATE ACTION NEEDED)
Illinois Bill to Ban Aftermarket Exhaust Systems on the Move

A bill (H.B. 2221) to ban vehicles equipped with a â�?��?muffler or exhaust system that clearly has been modified to amplify or increase the noise of the vehicleâ�?� was introduced at the last minute and is moving through the Illinois Legislature at breakneck speed. Under the bill, vehicles determined to have been modified by virtue of a â�?��?visual observationâ�?� will fail emissions inspection.

Time is of the Essence! We Urge You to Call or Fax Members of the Senate Environment and Energy Committee (List Attached) Immediately to Oppose H.B. 2221

* H.B. 2221 ignores the fact that aftermarket exhaust systems are designed to make vehicles run more efficiently without increasing emissions.

* H.B. 2221 does not supply emissions inspectors with a clear standard to enforce (e.g. decibel limit under a sound test procedure), allowing them to make subjective judgments based on â�?��?visual observationsâ�?� on whether or not a modified exhaust system is in violation.

* H.B. 2221 fails to recognize that aftermarket exhaust systems offer increased performance, which can make a vehicle safer by improving its ability to merge, pass, travel uphill, etc.

* H.B. 2221 would make it impossible for hobbyists to replace factory exhaust systems with more durable, better performing options.

Call or fax (no e-mail addresses available) members of the Senate Environment and Energy Committee immediately to oppose H.B. 2221. This bill tramples on the rights of vehicle enthusiasts in Illinois.



Illinois Senate Environment and Energy Committee


James F. Clayborne, Jr.
(217) 782-5399
(618) 274-3010 FAX

Antonio Munoz
(217) 782-9415
(773) 869-9046 FAX

William R. Haine
(217) 782-5247
(618) 465-4816 FAX

Don Harmon
(217) 782-8176
(708) 848-2022 FAX

Rickey R. Hendon
(217) 782-6252
(773) 265-8617 FAX

Mike Jacobs
(217) 782-5957

Martin A. Sandoval
(217) 782-5304
(708) 656-7608 FAX

Donne E. Trotter
(217) 782-3201
(773) 933-5498 FAX

Dave Sullivan
(217) 782-3875
(847) 734-0036 FAX

Kirk W. Dillard
(217) 782-8148
(630) 969-1007 FAX

Steven J. Rauschenberger
(217) 782-7746
(847) 622-0948 FAX

Peter J. Roskam
(217) 782-8022
(630) 690-4505 FAX

Dan Rutherford
(217) 782-6597
(815) 842-2875 FAX


Guys give the above people a call, or fax them a letter, if we have to voice our opinoins!!!

Thank you
Rich

im not worried.

If this means that all motorcycles (especially Harley's)will now have to have mufflers instead of straight pipes, I am all for it. I still have my stock exhaust anyway.

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