New WA SEMA kit car bill

[DaveM]

The WA SEMA Bill passed out of the House Transportation Committee yesterday!!! We're 90% of the way home now. Steve McDonald from SEMA is pushing the Rules Committee to get it to a floor vote by the House soon. That's the last step before the Gov signing it. Please call/e mail your local state representatives to vote for SB5585. I'm going to be out of the country for a couple of weeks so please sign on to SEMA Action Network - Auto enthusiasts protecting our hobby :: Join to keep you up to date on final help needed to finish this. THANKS!
Dave

[DaveM]

THANKS TO ALL YOU WA GT40 guys! Your letters/calls really do make a difference. As noted this bill is effective Oct. 1. I would advise those interested in titling/retitling to print out the final bill from SB 5585 - 2011-12
The operative clause for retitling is p. 3, Section 5:
"A vehicle registration issued to a street rod or custom vehicle under this chapter need not be an initial vehicle registration for that vehicle."
I assume the exact procedure for retitling will have to be worked out with DOL before Oct. 1, but may include vehicle inspection or at least proof of year/make of replicated vehicle. My guess is this can't be done at your local licensing office, but will require an appointment with an inspector/ specialist. Also as noted if you choose this option use is limited to car club activities and occasional pleasure driving. As long as you don't use your GT40 as a daily commuter shouldn't be a problem. You will be issued a collector car plate for a one time fee of $35. No more stinkin smog tests and waivers!
Once again THANK YOU!
Dave Miller

[Rich Roy]

Dave did an excellent job on this. Going to all ends to get it done. Our group in the far eastern area of this state want to thank you for going the extra mile on this as it is very important that it finally got done. All others who helped and hounded the list of public burocrats know what a thankless job it can be. Again thanks to Dave for his efforts.

[Pete]

Thanks to you Dave,
I have a question.....does this bill allow us to title the car before completion as some other states do? I could not tell by what I read. I wonder if that may be a judgement call at the DMV.

Pete

[DaveM]

Originally Posted by ECONOMAN

Thanks to you Dave,
I have a question.....does this bill allow us to title the car before completion as some other states do? I could not tell by what I read. I wonder if that may be a judgement call at the DMV.

Pete

I kind of doubt it Pete. Initial registrations definitely require an inspection.

[DaveM]

Gov. Gregoire to sign SEMA Bill April 18!
http://echo.bluehornet.com/hostedema...F4EDB16A282316
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