MSRA Legislative Committee

Photo courtesy of the Minnesota Historical Society

The Legislative Committee works with Minnesota law makers to keep MSRA members current on information that is taking place at the Capitol. We provide current and correct information as it happens; sometimes things can change on a daily bases.


We encourage all MSRA members to contact their Representative and introduce yourself and MSRA to them. To help all members do this, we have a Form Letter that you can use. There were tear out letters in the 2023 January, February and March LineChasers.
If you are unsure of who your representatives are, please click here and enter your home address.

The non-oxygenated (ethanol-free) fuel list of station locations in MN and WI is a must have. Click here for the 2024 Non-Oxy List

For a listing of ethanol-free gas stations in the U.S. and Canada click here.


Click here for a copy of MN License Plates Statute 169.79

Click here for a copy of MN Blue Light Law 169.64


Protect Your Automotive Freedom

The SEMA Action Network (SAN) is a legislative voice of car fans. The MSRA Legislative Committee and SAN are complementary organizations. The MSRA Legislative Committee works on issues and legislation affecting our hobby in Minnesota. SAN works to influence legislation in Washington D.C. that affects our hobby. Sign up as a member of SAN and support their efforts; it’s free! There’s no marketing involved. SAN will keep you up to date on legislative trends nationwide.

To visit SAN, go to semasan.com

Here you can see what is happening across the county and also register to receive their monthly newsletter. You can also pick up a SAN postcard to register at any MSRA membership meeting, at Back to the Fifties weekend, or contact a Legislative Committee member (contact information found in your LineChaser).


MSRA Legislative Committee Chairman:  Mike Gressman (megressman@gmail.com)

MSRA Legislative Committee Members:

Bill Berge, Dave Breault, Dave Eichers, Jerry Felde, Sandy Felde, Mike Gressman, Jack Kwiatkowski, Doug McKinnon, Marty Moody, Jim Paulson, Stan Pream, Dick Semantel, Dale Sohlstrom, Bob Swanson, John Sydloski and Wayne Tonn


legislative2“The Minnesota Street Rod Association’s Legislative Committee continues to lobby for street rodder’s rights”
The first paragraph begins … “Right from the start, MSRA’s founding fathers were intent on developing a rapport with state lawmakers …”
The last paragraph reads …  “The Legislative Committee has taken a leadership role in the area of governmental affairs, and we are proud of our reputation among other associations as the most proactive street rod association in the country.”
True then — true now, 30 years later!  This article was in the 20th Annual Back to the 50’s Weekend Visitor Guide! June 19-20, 1993!