Our October general meeting is 7pm at The Rock Woodfired Pizza in Lynnwood. We have targets for legislation this upcoming session. Come hear what they are, and how you can help. Please join us, the food is good, the conversation is better.
It is with great sadness that I pass on the news of the passing of Chris Dulas, long time member of ABATE of Washington. Chris, a charter member of the Mason County Chapter, was a long time passionate advocate for motorcyclist’s rights. He will be sorely missed, in our hearts, on the road, and in the halls in Olympia.
The Washington Road Riders Association would like to express their condolences to the family and friends of Chris for their loss.
The memorial for Chris is this Saturday, September 17th at 3pm, at VFW Post 4992, 9981 Central Valley Rd, Bremerton. The plan is to meet up with the North Kitsap Chapter at The Flotation Device Pub, 14511 Sherman Dr. NW, Gig Harbor. The Mason County Chapter will be leaving the Park & Ride at Pickering & Hwy 3 at 12pm to ride as a group to Gig Harbor. They will then ride, departing abut 2:30, with the North Kitsap Chapter to the memorial.
“Texas” Larry Walker
Late notice for the upcoming meeting. Wed, 9/14 at the The Rock in Lynnwood @7pm. Vacations are over (mostly), the new season of prep for the upcoming legislative session is upon us. We’d really like to get input on your concerns for this year, and to hear what you want US to do for YOU when Olympia goes back to work. Join us, stories to tell I’m sure, and ideas to toss around too.
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11NR24 – MRF News Release – Congress Exempts Youth Motorcycles, ATVs and Snowmobiles from Lead Ban
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
3 August 2011
Contact:Jeff Hennie, Vice President of Government Ralations and Public Affairs |
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Congress Exempts Youth Motorcycles, ATVs and Snowmobiles from Lead Ban
The Motorcycle Riders Foundation (MRF) has learned that earlier this week, both the US House and US Senate passed a measure to clean up the Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC). HR 2715, sponsored by Mary Bono-Mack (R-CA), takes aim at reforming the issue of banning youth products due to lead content percentages. Also known as the Consumer Product Safety Commission Improvement Act (CPSCIA), this bill addresses a number of issues; but first and foremost is the language to fix the lead law.
HR 2715 specifically addresses the issue of youth motorcycles, other off road vehicles, and snowmobiles, effectively exempting them from the lead certification rules. The measure sailed through both the Senate and House by unanimous consent in both chambers. The MRF applauds Congress for addressing this import issue.
The legislation will need the President’s signature before becoming law. The MRF encourages you to contact the President and ask him to sign HR 2715 into law.
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