Boogie with 38 Special and Gallagher In honor of our 30th Annual Boogie celebration, we are proud to welcome the wild eye southern boys of 38 Special, and the legendary comedy of Gallagher and his "Stuck in the 60s Tour" to this year's event, July 15th-18th. There's something for everyone at this year's Boogie! Click here for more
Boogie RV Reservations Begin March 1st We will begin taking RV/camper reservations for this years Boogie on Monday, March 1st.
Indiana Department of Education Welcomes New Training Specialist (January 22, 2010) The Indiana Department of Education is pleased to announce that on January 19, 2010 Jeff Stokes was hired as the Training Specialist for the Indiana Motorcycle Rider Education Program. Jeff is from Romney, Indiana and has 30 years experience riding motorcycles. He took his first BRC class in 2000 and became a RiderCoach for ABATE in 2005; until coming to the department Jeff was the site coordinator for the ABATE training site in Lafayette since 2006. We look forward to adding Jeff’s passion for motorcycle rider education to helping administering this program, and providing guidance and support to our training partners and motorcyclists across the state.
Senate Bill 31 Update (January 21, 2010) SB31 passed second reading on the Senate Floor at about 2:30 this afternoon (01/21/10). It has been ordered to engrossment and will return to the full senate for third reading before being sent to the House. In accordance with rules, this must be completed by February 3rd for the bill to be eligible in the House. On January 19, 2010, Senate Bill 31 -- allowing handlebars to rise to shoulder height -- passed out of committee with no opposition. The bill now goes to the full Senate.
Legislative Update (January 15, 2010) ABATE of Indiana had a busy and productive week at the Statehouse. Click here for the status of bills affecting motorcyclists this year. More
Urge Congress to hold hearings regarding the CPSIA (January 12, 2010) The AMA strongly urges all motorcyclists and ATV riders to contact their U.S. Senators and Representatives today and demand that they conduct hearings regarding the Consumer Product Safety Improvement Act (CPSIA) lead ban affecting youth-model off-highway motorcycles and all-terrain vehicles (ATVs). More
Legislative Update: Indiana General Assembly (January 8, 2010) The Indiana General Assembly opened the session on January 5th and ABATE of Indiana had several members present. I want to thank Mike Seiler and our State LINC Director, Mike Meyer, for taking their time to join me at the Statehouse on Tuesday. More
ABATE Kids' Day at the State House, Thursday, February 11th ABATE of Indiana's annual kids' field trip to the Indiana State House (aka. Kids' Day at the State House) has been scheduled for Thursday, February 11th. This annual event is a perfect opportunity to teach your kids about the legislative process and how state government works through a personal experience at State House. More
ABATE Awards Banquet, Saturday, February 20, 2010 ABATE will honor the many dedicated individual who gave their time to the organization and motorcyclists' rights, throughout 2009, at the Clarion Hotel & Conference Center in Indianapolis. Click here for more information about this special event and to purchase your tickets online.
Senate Approves Two-Month Highway Funding Extension WASHINGTON, DC (December 19, 2009) The US Senate passed a two month extension to the Highway bill in a rare Saturday Senate session. Just after the break of dawn, in the middle of one of Washington worst snow storms on record, the US senate passed a last minute extension of the Federal Highway programs. The House passed a similar measure earlier this week. More |
