Legislative Alert

To: All Manufacturers, Distributors, and Dealers/Installers in MI, WI, IL, IN, and OH

From: Ben Ford, Legislative Chairman

Subject: Michigan  - Senate Bill 682

Date: January 15, 2004

A legislative alert concerning Senate bill 682, sponsored by Senators Cherry, Basham and Brater, was issued to you last October 31, 2003.  Senator Cherry’s assistant advises that SB 682 is now pending additional amendments and input from the State Police. The State Police have previously stated the reason for the amendments are to “lighten up” the rear windows.

We need to oppose the amendments because changing “reflectance” to “absorptance” is not enforceable and serves no useful purpose. Additionally, if the rear windows are to be “lightened”, our industry should be allowed a light film on the front side windows. If we don’t provide input to Senator Cherry and members of the Transportation Committee, it is likely the amendment will pass and therefore may be very restrictive.

A list of SB 682 sponsors and the Transportation Committee members is attached. The two key persons to contact are Senator Cherry and Senator Gilbert. Please take a few minutes each day to express your concern.