Jim:
CT has an organization of Car Clubs: 4C's CT Council of Car Clubs, which helps with a unified approach. In addition to other functions, they actively monitor new DMV & Transportation Bills for the impact on the hobbyist etc
CTccc.net - The Connecticut Council of Car Clubs
http://www.ctccc.net/recent-ct-legislation.html
As an example, a Bill has been re-introduced in the 2013 session: " the bill proposes to increase the minimum age of an antique, rare or special interest motor vehicle from 20 to 30 years " , and " establishing a state wide mill rate for motor vehicles " , rather than the tax mill rate for autos set individually by the 169 towns and cities.
Last year representatives from the 4C's met with the CT DMV Senior Managers to open dialogue and to further explain the hobby and auto interest, inclusive of kit cars/replicas, from the hobbyist's viewpoint.