History of ABATE Erie Co.
AMA
Since 1924, the AMA has protected the future of motorcycling and promoted the motorcycle lifestyle.
Helmet Blackmail Law
Prior to 1966, no state had enacted a motorcycle helmet use law.
Ez Riders ABATE
MMA
Helmet Blackmail Law Repealed
Ez Riders & ABATE Split
ABATE of PA
ABATE of PA Bankrupt
1st Paid Lobbyist
BikePAC Funded
1st House Vote
1st House Vote
1st Senate Vote
VETO
3rd Senate Vote
4th House Vote
Ed Rendell
Recognition throughout the years
Past Presidents
- 1997-80: Smitty
- 1981-83: Milt Hunt
- 1894-85: Roger Wright
- 1986-87: Milt Hunt
- 1988: Bob Kellogg
- 1989: Astro
- 1990-92: Cindy Sutton
- 1993-95: Steve Weston
- 1996: Scott Woeckener
- 1997-98: Steve Weston
- 1999: Tom Nichols
- 2000-03: Ed Maloney
- 2004: Steve Weston
- 2005-06: Milt Hunt
- 2007-08: Ed Maloney
- 2009-10: Robin Swab
- 2011-12: Ed Maloney
- 2013-2017: Astro
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- 2023: Tracie Irwin
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