SB712

California Senate Bill 712 (Leno's Law): Overview

Purpose: SB 712 aims to exempt classic vehicles that are 35 years or older from California's biannual smog check requirements, provided they are insured as collector vehicles. This legislation seeks to preserve automotive heritage by easing restrictions on vintage car enthusiasts. ​Courthouse News+9KESQ+9Digital Democracy | CalMatters+9

Current Status: As of April 2025, SB 712 has passed the Senate Transportation Committee with bipartisan support and is held in suspense by the Senate Appropriations Committee. ​

📄 Full Text of the Bill

For those interested in reading the complete legislative text of SB 712, you can access it here:

👉 Read SB 712 Full Text: https://legiscan.com/CA/text/SB712/id/3186800

🧾 Understanding the Senate Appropriations Suspense File Process

To help your audience grasp how SB 712 progresses through the legislative process, especially the Appropriations Suspense File, consider including these resources:

• Article: Don't Keep Us in Suspense! – An insightful piece explaining the purpose and function of the suspense file in California's legislative process.​California Globe+2CalMatters+2YouTube+2
  
  

• Video: California Legislative Explainer: The "Suspense File" Process – A visual guide detailing how the suspense file operates within the Senate and Assembly Appropriations Committees

📬 Contacting the Senate Appropriations Committee

Voice your opinions on SB 712 by reaching out to key committee members:

Senator Anna Caballero (Chair)

• Phone: (916) 651-4014

• Twitter: @CASenCaballero

• Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/senatorcaballero/

• ​Email: senator.caballero@senate.ca.gov
  
  
  

Senator Kelly Seyarto (Vise  Chair)

• Phone: (916) 651-4032 

• Twitter: @SenatorSeyarto

• FaceBook: https://www.facebook.com/SenatorKellySeyarto/

• Email: senator.seyarto@senate.ca.gov ​

Senate Appropriations Committee members:  https://sapro.senate.ca.gov/members

🗣️ How to Make Your Voice Heard

• Communicate with legislators:

• Writing Effective Emails: Keep messages concise, respectful, and focused on specific concerns or support for SB 712.​

• Phone Calls: Call and voice your position and reasons for supporting or opposing the bill.​

• Social Media Engagement: Use platforms like Twitter to publicly express your views and tag relevant legislators.​
  
  
  

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