SEMA grows network of state legislators Roughly 600 state lawmakers now belong to a multistate caucus created by Specialty Equipment Market Association, with 127 new members recruited just this year. The State Automotive Enthusiast Leadership Caucus is SEMA's attempt to build a network of industry supporters in all 50 state legislatures. Founded in 2005, the caucus "is a nonpartisan group of state legislators whose common thread is a love and appreciation of automobiles," according to the organization. "Working in state capitals, these legislators are frequently called on to oppose restrictive legislation that seeks to prohibit vehicle modification," SEMA said. "Many of… Read More