Legislative Alert

TO:  Manufacturers, Distributors, and New York Dealers           

FROM:  Ben Ford, Legislative Committee

DATE:  June 4, 2004

SUBJECT:  New York AB 723 

AB 723, a bill that was introduced in January of 2003 has resurfaced in             the New York Assembly.  It passed the Transportation Committee and            was referred to the Codes Committee.  IWFA legislative consultants are   currently working diligently with members of the New York Assembly to      amend similar legislation that was introduced this year.  If their work with           the legislature is successful, the result would be viable, enforceable                       l  legislation that protects the industry and its consumers and addresses the      concerns of law enforcement officials. 

AB 723 would restrict window film light transmittance on all windows to          70%, with one exemption for the rear window if rear-facing mirrors are     mounted on the side of the vehicle.  This change in the laws would make              all new sport-utility vehicles arriving from the factory for sale in New York     illegal.

Every effort must be made to prevent this legislation from passing.  The       success of this bill would severely limit the industry in New York and             would negate much of the work that has been done there this year. Taking  the time to telephone, email or write your Assemblyman will greatly increase            the chance for IWFA to support effective and thoughtful legislation in New      York in the coming months, which will have lasting positive effects for your business.

Please write, phone and/or e-mail Assemblymen Mirones and Cusick to encourage their continued work with IWFA to create effective legislation             for New York. 

The Honorable Michael Cusick

DISTRICT OFFICE:                                                                                 1911 Richmond Avenue, Staten Island, NY 10314                                      Ph: 718-370-1384

ALBANY OFFICE: LOB 323, Albany, NY 12248                                      Ph: 518-455-5526

cusickm@assembly.state.ny.us

The Honorable Matthew Mirones

DISTRICT OFFICE: 34 Dumont Ave., Staten Island, NY 10305              Ph: 718-667-5891

ALBANY OFFICE: LOB 429, Albany, NY 12248                                      Ph: 518-455-5716

mironem@assembly.state.ny.us