The Association for Career and Technical Education (ACTE) reported that U.S. Senate appropriators on Aug. 1 released and passed the fiscal year (FY) 2025 Labor, Health and Human Services, Education and Related Agencies funding bill. The bill would provide $80 billion in discretionary funding for the Department of Education, representing a little more than a […]
Law in California to Expand Inspection of Vehicle Safety Components Takes Effect on Rebuilt Salvage Vehicles
New law also allows BAR to collect additional information from repair facilities on training and certifications. California motorists are now further protected from unsafe vehicles with the implementation of AB 471 (Low, Chapter 372, Statutes of 2021), a measure that expands the inspection of vehicle safety components and systems. The new law took effect July […]
25 Groups Write Letter Supporting Passage of Federal REPAIR Act
Groups including Auto Care Association, SEMA, CAR Coalition, MEMA Aftermarket Suppliers and others call for passage during next U.S. House Energy and Commerce Committee markup session. In a letter July 8 to members of the U.S. House Energy and Commerce Committee, 25 groups called on the committee to pass H.R. 906, The Right to Equitable […]
Rhode Island Passes OEM Parts, Unfair Claims Practice Bills
Legislation prohibits insurers from refusing OEM parts usage on vehicles 48-72 months old. Updates unfair claim practice requirements related to direction to pay on vehicle repairs. The Rhode Island Legislature passed two sets of bills covering the use of OEM parts and unfair claims practices. On June 13, the legislature passed an amended Senate Bill […]
Organizations Urge Congress to Keep Employer-Provided Health Care Coverage Tax-Free
This week, Protecting Americans’ Coverage Together (PACT), a coalition of employer voices dedicated to strengthening employer-provided coverage, joined 70 leading organizations in urging Congress to protect the affordability of health care coverage for Americans and reject proposals to tax employer-provided coverage. In a letter to Congressional leaders, PACT and the other organizations, including a diverse […]
SEMA Disappointed California Governor Passes on Zero-Emission Aftermarket Conversion Project
The Specialty Equipment Market Association (SEMA) announced it is deeply disappointed that California’s Senate Bill (SB) 301, aimed at incentivizing the conversion of gas and diesel-powered cars into Zero Emission Vehicles (ZEVs), was vetoed by California Governor Gavin Newsom. Authored by California Senator Anthony Portantino, SB 301 sought to establish the Zero-Emission Aftermarket Conversion Project […]
ASA Urges Passage of Pro-Auto Repairer Bill in Michigan
Association asks Michigan residents to contact their legislators to support Michigan Senate Bill 867 that would reduce regulatory burdens. The Automotive Service Association (ASA) is urging state lawmakers in Michigan to pass Senate Bill (SB) 867. Michigan residents can contact their state representative and senator to request that they support the bill through an online form. […]
Rhode Island House Committee Approves OEM Parts Bills
Bills would prohibit insurers from refusing OEM parts usage on vehicles 48-72 months old. The Rhode Island House of Representatives Corporations Committee recommended passage of an amended Senate Bill 2440 (SB 2440) and its companion bill, House Bill 7264 (HB 7264) that seek to change existing regulations governing motor vehicle replacement parts. SB 2440 was […]
NAMIC Voices Concern Over Data Privacy Draft Legislation
The National Association of Mutual Insurance Companies (NAMIC) is urging lawmakers to address what it believes are significant flaws in privacy legislation approved by a U.S. House subcommittee. The American Privacy Rights Act, approved by the House Energy and Commerce Subcommittee on Innovation, Data, and Commerce, seeks to establish a national privacy standard. However, Jimi […]
Rhode Island OEM Parts Bill Passes State Senate
Bill would prohibit insurers from refusing OEM parts usage on vehicles 48-72 months old. Rhode Island Senate Bill 2440 (SB 2440), that seeks to amend Section 27-10.2-2 of Chapter 27 of the Rhode Island General Laws dealing with motor vehicle replacement parts, was approved by the full Senate on May 7. The bill, introduced on […]
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