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New SAN Staffer Scrutinizes Legislative Proposals
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My name is Matthew Donovan, and I recently joined the SEMA Government Affairs office as its legislative research manager. My job is to work with the SEMA government affairs team to identify, analyze and monitor legislation and regulations to help advance the SEMA Action Network’s legislative interests across all fifty states. In this capacity, I sort through thousands of submitted bills to find legislation that directly affects our hobby.
Originally from Colorado, I recently moved to Washington, D.C., after a stint of volunteer work in South Africa. I previously worked as a legislative intern for a Washington State Senator and assisted on several state level campaigns. I received my B.A. degree in Economics from Evergreen State College in 2013. In addition to being an avid outdoorsman, I count hockey among my many passions.
Growing up in the mountains, off-roading and chaining up for winter were more necessity than pastime. For navigating the rugged mountain roads, you couldn’t ask for a better-equipped vehicle than my ’99 Chevy Tahoe. My beloved Chevy has taken me across the country, gotten stuck in more than one muddy hole, and is still running strong at more than 270,000 miles. I have yet to meet the car or truck for which I have more affection.
If I can help you navigate the legislative system in any way, don’t hesitate to contact me at 202-783-6007 x38 or at mattd@sema.org.