The KMA is a not for profit independent group of motorcycle enthusiasts who ride different types of motorcycles, but we share a common interest in keeping motorcycling a safe and pleasant sport. We participate in legislative activities, which promote the sport of motorcycling. One of our goals is to keep helmet use a freedom of choice for motorcyclist. We continue to strive towards motorcycle safety, awareness and enforcement of existing anti discrimination laws in the state. In addition, members support local communities throughout the state by organizing toy runs and other events, which benefit local charities. We invite and encourage you to become a member of our organization regardless of the type of motorcycle you ride. In fact, you can become a member even if you do not ride a motorcycle. Please help the growth of the sport of motorcycling by becoming a member today. Not only will you make a difference in your community, but also you will have a great time doing so. If you have any questions, please contact any of the District or State Officers listed. If you are currently a member, thank you!

It's Official!

As of this afternoon, 1-16-08, SB 33 - AN ACT PERTAINING TO MOTORCYCLES - has been officially removed from our path, for now. Many, many thanks to all who were active in calling the hotline, talking to our legislators, sending out postcards (within 24 hours of finding out), and going to Frankfort in my stead. The motorcyclists of Kentucky remain FREE. However, the biggest thanks of all goes out to Sen. Julian Carroll for withdrawing SB 33 from the 2008 legislative proceedings. I ask that everyone that made the call to the Legislative Hotline - 1-800-372-7181 - PLEASE call 1 more time and thank Sen. Carroll and your representatives for listening to what's on the minds of concerned Kentucky motorcyclists.

Unfortunately, we're not out of the woods yet. SB 33 could possibly come back as an amendment to any number of other bills introduced this session. Or, it could come back as something else toward the end of the session. In either case, we're going to have to make that call again. Lets hope not. If everyone continues to monitor what's going on in Frankfort, then we will we less likely to overlook anything. So, don't un-subscribe to BILLWATCH just yet! You can also log on to www.KENTUCKY.GOV or www.LRC.KY.GOV for up-to-date info on what's happening in OUR government.