Without State Senator Brian Jones’ leadership with SB 1024, CARB’s new regulations adopted in 2019 to sunset the Red Sticker Program would mean that the use of competition dirt-bikes for racing and practice would be restricted to private MX tracks like Glen Helen. Racing and practice riding on public lands such as SVRAs and BLM/FS units would be a thing of the past. It was a sport killer. Huge kudos to Senator Jones (who is an avid OHVer) for this effort! Next step is Senate Appropriations Committee hearing on June 9. There is still a lot of work to do but getting over this first hurdle was a major accomplishment. This legislation continues to be one of the most important issues for the LAO Program.
LINK TO SENATOR JONES NEWS RELEASE
Thanks to those who have worked hard on and/or supported this legislation.
Don Amador
Government Affairs
AMA District 36
Email: damador@cwo.com
