Current Legislative Agenda
Get the latest information regarding legislative issues that the MMA is currently working on for our state's motorcyclists at MMA's 2013-2014 Legislative Agenda (updated - 8/7/2014).
Upcoming Legislative Agenda for the 2015-2016 Session
(in development-Further updates to follow)
2015-2016 Legislative Agenda - (last updated 11/7/2014).
Legislation and Why We Do It
THE ISSUE
Most of your elected officials do not ride a motorcycle, have never ridden a motorcycle, and probably don't intend to ride. Yet, they are asked to vote on the bills that affect your riding experiences.
THE PROBLEM
Elected officials count on you to educate and inform them of your riding needs. They don't know -- and won't ever know the issues -- unless you contact them and communicate your views and reasons. We must tell them why motorcyclist are concerned about an issue and ask for their support on these issues.
THE PROCESS
Contact your elected officials and ask them where they stand on the issues important to you! Do not limit your concerns to motorcycles, but, please report back to the MMA their reactions to any motorcycle issue you bring to them.
THE DETAILS
With each Legislative Session (2 years), the Board of Directors of the Massachusetts Motorcycle Association, in conjunction with MMA members via our Legislative Workshop, creates a 'Legislative Agenda' for the upcoming legislative session. This document is listed on the Legislative page.
The MMA also coordinates an Annual "STORM THE STATE HOUSE" Lobbying Day each May that allows motorcyclists to ride into town together and then meet with and talk to their elected officials regarding these important motorcycle rights bills. Please join us and lend your support.
WHO WE ARE
The MMA is an all-volunteer association of motorcycle enthusiasts. The MMA works in many ways to achieve favorable political goals for all motorcycle and ATV riders.
The MMA's family of volunteers and activists work for you, the Massachusetts Motorcyclist whether you become a member or not. We do not require membership, yet we work on your behalf. Did you know we're working for you?
Please consider supporting our efforts -- and your rider rights -- by pledging $25 or $35 to "the cause."
The Board of Directors of the MMA express its "SINCERE APPRECIATION" to all members of the MMA, MMPAC, independent riders, and our elected and appointed officials, for all of our past legislative successes.
Volunteers Needed
Now is the time for you to step up with your special talents and help us continue our record of positive legislative results. Contact Us and volunteer just a little time to help promote your rights and our cause!
A few hours of your time can make all the difference in achieving great results. MMA members prove this every legislative season. There is power in numbers, so please volunteer today!
Work the system and the system works.
Legislation is not a spectator sport.
Send your volunteer request or feedback to:
MMA
P.O. Box 378
Brimfield, MA 01010-0378
or
call (800) 432-1MMA (1662)
or
email anyone at Contact Us *
Past Legislative Issues
For an overview of the MA Legislative Process click here.