Jay Leno shows support for bill that would exempt classic cars from smog checks
BAKERSFIELD, Calif. (KGET) — Former 'Tonight Show' host Jay Leno went to Sacramento on Tuesday to support a bill that would exempt classic cars from smog check rules in California.
Senate Bill 712, also known as Leno's Law, would remove California's biennial smog check requirements for vehicles that are 35 model years or older. The bill was introduced by State Sen. Shannon Grove and supported by Sen. Dave Cortese.
'It's nice to try to keep the auto-enthusiast market in California. Hot-rodding began in Southern California,' Leno said. 'To watch them close and move to Texas, it's kind of depressing, so that's all.'
State Sen. Shannon Grove introduces bill to remove smog check requirement on classic cars
Will Barrett, senior director of the American Lung Association, said these classic cars are some of the highest polluting vehicles on the road.
'This bill would let them out. It's a real jailbreak for our air quality problems in California,' Barrett said.
The bill passed the Senate Transportation Committee. It will next go to the Senate Appropriations Committee for further consideration.
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