Oregon Introduces Bill to Prohibit Sale of Aftermarket Parts W T F!!!!!

BanningZ · 02-08-2009, 09:22 PM

2009 SEMA - Oregon is Trying to Ban Aftermarket Parts

Well I'm pissed.

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2009 SEMA - Oregon is Trying to Ban Aftermarket Parts

Oregon Introduces Bill to Prohibit Sale of Aftermarket Parts

At the request of Governor Theodore Kulongoski, the Oregon Speaker of the House has introduced legislation (H.B. 2186) to prohibit the sale and distribution of aftermarket motor vehicle parts if alternatives are available that “decrease greenhouse gas emissions from motor vehicles.” The bill is primarily focused on aftermarket tires and would authorize the Environmental Quality Commission to implement enforcement regulations, likely based on a rolling resistance calculation.

We Urge You to Contact Oregon Speaker of the House Dave Hunt and Members of the Environment and Water Committee (Contact Information Below) Immediately to Request Their Opposition to H.B. 2186

H.B. 2186 would regulate vehicle fuel economy, an authority reserved to the federal government.

H.B. 2186 could ban tires that may have improved performance, handling or appearance features, based solely on a rolling resistance rating. In addition, this program could easily distract consumers from focusing on more important safety issues such as tire inflation and overloading of vehicles.

H.B. 2186 would force consumers to purchase only original equipment manufacturer (OEM) tires because the program essentially exempts OEM-selected tires and unfairly implies that they are superior to aftermarket products.

H.B. 2186 could prohibit aftermarket parts designed to either personalize or optimize specific vehicle performance attributes including handling, towing, suspension, fuel economy, etc.

H.B. 2186 provides broad authority to government regulators and could limit a range of aftermarket parts currently available to consumers based on the subjective determination of government regulators.
DON’T DELAY! Please contact Oregon Speaker Dave Hunt and the House Environment and Water Committee immediately to urge his opposition to H.B. 2186.

Oregon House Speaker Dave Hunt
Phone: 503/986-1440
Email: rep.davehunt@state.or.us

Oregon House Environment and Water Committee

Representative Ben Cannon – Chair
Phone: 503/986-1446
Email: rep.bencannon@state.or.us

Representative Jules Bailey
Phone: 503/986-1442
Email: rep.juleskopelbailey@state.or.us

Representative Phil Barnhart
Phone: 503/986-1411
Email: rep.philbarnhart@state.or.us

Representative Cliff Bentz
Phone: 503/986-1460
Email: rep.cliffbentz@state.or.us

Representative Deborah Boone
Phone: 503/986-1432
Email: rep.deborahboone@state.or.us

Representative Vic Gilliam
Phone: 503/986-1418
Email: rep.vicgilliam@state.or.us

Representative Bob Jenson
Phone: 503/986-1458
Email: rep.bobjenson@state.or.us

Representative Jefferson Smith
Phone: 503/986-1447
Email: rep.jeffersonsmith@state.or.us

BanningZ · 02-08-2009, 09:33 PM

Oregon introduces bill to ban aftermarket car parts - Autoblog

Oregon is Trying to Ban Aftermarket Parts - Google Search

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Cars are such an easy target for politicians looking to bolster their green image. The latest is Oregon Governor Theodore Kulongoski, who has had the Speaker of the House introduce a bill that could make many aftermarket parts unavailable.

Tires are the main aim of the bill, which seeks to prohibit parts availability if there are choices that decrease greenhouse gas emissions. It amounts to a back-door fuel economy standard, which is the jurisdiction of the federal government unless you're California –and even they need a waiver. The prospect of fitting Pilot Sports to your Geo Metro will be out the window if H.B. 2186 finds traction, and it could stick you with zero alternatives based on some myopic metric like rolling resistance. Putting our legislators in charge of what equipment should be fitted to our cars doesn't strike us as the brightest idea. Hit the linked article for contact information, so you know who to call and excoriate. Thanks, Charlie!

frost · 02-08-2009, 09:35 PM

I don't live there, but I'll send Emails. This is ridiculous, and I'm getting very tired of the government taking more and more control of our lives.

BanningZ · 02-08-2009, 09:43 PM

We can only buy OEM tires!?!?!?!?!

i.e.: No Aftermarket rims.

dad · 02-08-2009, 10:28 PM

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Originally Posted by frost

I don't live there, but I'll send Emails. This is ridiculous, and I'm getting very tired of the government taking more and more control of our lives.

Anarchy.....ah, I mean those laws are ridiculous!

BanningZ · 02-08-2009, 10:59 PM

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H.B. 2186 could ban tires that may have improved performance, handling or appearance features, based solely on a rolling resistance rating. In addition, this program could easily distract consumers from focusing on more important safety issues such as tire inflation and overloading of vehicles.

H.B. 2186 would force consumers to purchase only original equipment manufacturer (OEM) tires because the program essentially exempts OEM-selected tires and unfairly implies that they are superior to aftermarket products.

No snow tires or after market brakes for us. I didn't like freedoms such as the right to choose anyway or ya know...safety.

frost · 02-09-2009, 09:45 PM

Not enough people angry about this!

nogoodname · 02-09-2009, 10:44 PM

ok.....now that's just crazy.......the man is crazy

Namir · 02-09-2009, 11:32 PM

That's absolutely ridiculous.

I hope this bill dies quickly.

Paradox · 02-10-2009, 12:49 PM

I agree with everyone that this man is full of BS! It's easy during winter go to his house and notice that he has aftermarket winter tires on his car. Keep in mind this is coming from the state where you can't fuel up your own car, so I'm not exactly surprised...

EDIT: LOL why isn't there a direct email to the douche bag's inbox?!?! All in all, I think that this would really impend on people freedom to choose what they think is better for them. OEM tires aren't necessary "safer" than some of the aftermarket tires. So, from a knowledgeable and I'm not speaking about myself, but his greener motion would see increased accidents during the winter season and or during rain because citizens of Oregon are prohibited from buying tires that are better fitted for those seasons. This guy is a waste of space and I'm glad I don't live in Oregon, thank god...

Pushing_Tin · 02-10-2009, 09:26 PM

Banning and I are going to stage a protest!! Fuckin Ted is such a douche. We have unemployment creeping towards 10% and this clown is worried about what tires I have on my car!

02-08-2009, 09:43 PM	#4 (permalink)
BanningZ A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: nowhere Posts: 5,478 Drives: 06' Nismo Frontier Rep Power: 29	We can only buy OEM tires!?!?!?!?! i.e.: No Aftermarket rims. __________________ Become a Premium Member: Click HERE MB 06' Nismo VQ40DE Last edited by BanningZ; 02-08-2009 at 09:57 PM.

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Namir Track Member Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: OH and VA Posts: 627 Drives: 09 G37S 6MT Rep Power: 256	That's absolutely ridiculous. I hope this bill dies quickly. __________________ Ambition is the path to success. Persistence is the vehicle you arrive in. G37S\|6MT\|PREM\|NAV\|Eibach\|Ichibia\|Injen

02-10-2009, 12:49 PM	#10 (permalink)
Paradox Base Member Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: LA Posts: 62 Drives: 05 G35 IP 6MT Rep Power: 200	I agree with everyone that this man is full of BS! It's easy during winter go to his house and notice that he has aftermarket winter tires on his car. Keep in mind this is coming from the state where you can't fuel up your own car, so I'm not exactly surprised... EDIT: LOL why isn't there a direct email to the douche bag's inbox?!?! All in all, I think that this would really impend on people freedom to choose what they think is better for them. OEM tires aren't necessary "safer" than some of the aftermarket tires. So, from a knowledgeable and I'm not speaking about myself, but his greener motion would see increased accidents during the winter season and or during rain because citizens of Oregon are prohibited from buying tires that are better fitted for those seasons. This guy is a waste of space and I'm glad I don't live in Oregon, thank god... __________________ Current: 05 IP G35C 6MT Last edited by Paradox; 02-10-2009 at 12:57 PM.

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nogoodname Lifetime Premium Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Montreal Posts: 22,357 Drives: E46 M3 Rep Power: 1765	ok.....now that's just crazy.......the man is crazy

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Pushing_Tin A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Eugene, OR Posts: 2,875 Drives: E63 AMG Rep Power: 228	Banning and I are going to stage a protest!! Fuckin Ted is such a douche. We have unemployment creeping towards 10% and this clown is worried about what tires I have on my car!