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Helmet Blackmail Law Repealed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
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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
- 2018-2022:
- 2023: Tracie Irwin
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