 ABATE News: ABATE Applauds SC Lawmakers for Passage of Motorcycle Rights Bills
Posted byherseyc on Tuesday, June 06, 2006 @ 06:00:00 EDT
Contributed by herseyc
(Columbia) - ABATE of South Carolina applauds those SC legislators, in both
the Senate and House of Representatives, that worked tirelessly to get S 772
and H 4307 passed this legislative session. S 772 was a bill that dealt with
handlebar height restrictions and H 4307 corrected the property tax issue
facing South Carolina motorcycle owners. Prior to H 4307 passing in the SC
statehouse, motorcycles registered in South Carolina were taxed annually at a
10.5% assessment rate while other private, passenger vehicles such as cars and
trucks, were taxed at a 6% assessment rate. If Governor Mark Sanford signs H
4307 into law, South Carolina motorcyclists will no longer pay higher property
tax on their motorcycles than their car and truck counterparts. All will be
assessed at 6% annually. It is anticipated that Governor Mark Sanford will
sign H 4307 into law. The Governor signed S 772 into law a few weeks ago.
"In addition to saluting those senators and representatives that supported
both of these bills, I also want to thank the ABATE of SC members who visited
the statehouse to meet with key lawmakers during critical moments in the
legislative process, as well as those members and supporters who took the time
to write, call, and e-mail the lawmakers responsible for these legislative
successes", says Fred Ruddock, ABATE of SC State Coordinator. "The legislators
had a full plate this session with many important bills to consider. With such
a workload, it is easy for some bills, even great bills, to die in committee.
Our members, volunteers, and supporters steadily remained in contact with
lawmakers as S 772 and H 4307 made their way through the lawmaking process. I
believe it was this steadfast dedication to duty that made the difference in
achieving our objectives this legislative session"
ABATE of SC will continue building its membership and accelerating its work
as A Brotherhood Against Totalitarian Enactments because those opposed to
personal responsibility and individual freedom in the name of fascist morality
and authoritarian safety, are many,” concludes Ed Haas, ABATE of SC Media
Coordinator.
ABATE of South Carolina is a State Motorcyclists Rights Organization dedicated
to defending the rights of all motorcyclists who choose to ride in South
Carolina. ABATE of South Carolina also encourages all motorcyclists to
register to vote and become active in the political process. ABATE encourages
motorcyclists to voluntarily obtain motorcycle rider training. Many members of
ABATE are involved in a variety of charitable organizations and take great
pride in being active members of their communities. To learn more about ABATE
of SC visit http://www.abatesc.com
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