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OMB to Review EPA Rule on Waste Exemptions for Wipes

Issues between industrial laundries and disposable towel makers, which compete for business among those that use wipes and towels to clean equipment...

5/9/2012 9:53:07 AM

Maryland Finalizes Vehicle Refinishing Regulation

This regulation will be applied to anyone who, after July 1, 2013, supplies, sells, offers for sale, or distributes an automotive coating or cleaning ...

4/18/2012 5:38:38 PM

NHTSA Proposes New Safety Standard for Brake-Throttle Override

The proposal would require manufacturers to install a Brake-Throttle Override (BTO) mechanism in all vehicles.

4/18/2012 5:01:31 PM

Federal Judge Returns West Virginia 'Junkyard Parts' Case to State Court

Says it is 'nonsensical' to put alleged violation of state Crash Parts Act under Magnuson-Moss Warranty Act.

4/2/2012

AASP-MA Joins Right to Repair Coalition

Large coalition composed of auto collision repair shops and full-service, high-tech mechanical repair shops join in fight for right to repair.

3/29/2012 1:51:24 PM

House Subcommittee Holds Hearing on Motor Vehicle Safety Provisions in Highway Bills

Many witnesses expressed concern for overlapping themes that included standards for use of new technology in vehicles, safety of passengers and import...

3/27/2012

McCarran-Ferguson Repeal for Health Insurers Amendment Passes on House Floor

U.S. Rep. Paul Gosar's (R-Ariz.) amendment to H.R. 5, Restoring the Application of Antitrust Laws to Health Sector Insurers, passed last week.

3/27/2012

U.S. Senate Passes Highway Bill with Auto Safety Provisions

The U.S. Senate has passed Senate Bill 1813, a two-year transportation bill worth $109 billion to go toward highway construction and auto safety initi...

3/19/2012 5:19:53 PM

Florida Total Loss Legislation Dies in Senate

Florida Senate Bill 540, the companion bill of Florida House Bill 885, has died in the Senate.

3/15/2012 7:55:39 AM

Total Loss Threshold Legislation May Move in Florida Senate

Florida H.B. 885 passed with language that eliminates the current 80-percent threshold for a total-loss vehicle to receive a certificate of destructio...

3/8/2012 9:23:04 AM

California Bill Would Repeal Aftermarket Crash Part Disclosure on Estimates

Bill would remove disclosure statement on estimate and state that certified aftermarket crash parts would be "presumed sufficient to return the motor ...

3/6/2012 8:31:07 AM

Total Loss Vehicle Amendment Would Allow Insurers to Make Loss Determination

Proposed amendment to Florida bill would eliminate current 80-percent total loss threshold.

2/28/2012 2:36:23 PM

NHTSA Proposes Driver Distraction Guidelines for In-Vehicle Electronic Devices

The proposed guidelines are designed for electronic devices that do not take part in safely operating the vehicle, including devices used for communic...

2/28/2012 2:13:27 PM

Arizona Bill Strikes Unlawful Practices Language for Repair Shops

A proposed bill that would have changed the way collision repair shops in Arizona do business has been held over to the next legislative session.

2/22/2012 9:47:20 AM

Proposed Houston Licensing Ordinance Stalls

There has been no date set for the ordinance to be reconsidered.

2/16/2012 8:12:11 AM

Nebraska Bill Would Raise Liability Insurance Minimums

In Nebraska, State Sen. Paul Schumacher has proposed Legislative Bill 1003, which would double the amount of automotive liability insurance required u...

2/16/2012

Utah Bill Would Weaken Vehicle Inspection Requirement

Utah House Bill 298 would abolish the requirement that all motor vehicles obtain a certificate of inspection prior to registration has been reported f...

2/15/2012

Oklahoma Bill Would Require Non-OEM Part Disclosure in Writing from Insurers

Legislation being considered by the Oklahoma Senate Business and Commerce Committee (S.B. 1458) would require insurance companies to advise consumers ...

2/14/2012

Tennessee Legislation Targets Uninsured Motorists

A bill under consideration by Tennessee lawmakers would improve enforcement of the state's mandatory liability-insurance law. The bill, effective Jan....

2/10/2012

Crash Parts Bills Considered in State Legislatures Around the United States

Recently, a number of crash parts bills have been introduced in legislatures across the United States. Bills have been introduced or continue to be co...

2/9/2012

Houston Repairers Oppose Proposed Licensing Ordinance

The Houston City Council is scheduled to consider a proposed ordinance to regulate the automotive repair and collision industry at an upcoming city co...

2/9/2012

New York Senate Passes Bill Aimed at Deterring Auto Insurance Card Forgery

The New York State Senate passed S.B. 578, which makes it a felony to forge a certificate of insurance, auto insurance card or other papers required...

2/8/2012 9:11:45 AM

Hawaii Aims to Abolish Annual Vehicle Inspection Requirement

ASA says the legislation would dilute the Hawaii State Motor Vehicle Safety Inspection Program by abolishing the requirement that all motor vehicles o...

2/8/2012

Administration Proposes Small Business Assistance

Pres. Barack Obama has proposed to Congress a $48 billion legislative package to aid small-business growth.

2/7/2012

House Committee Holds Hearing on Chevy Volt Fire and Subsequent NHTSA Investigation

The U.S. House Oversight and Government Reform Committee’s Subcommittee on Regulatory Affairs, Stimulus Oversight and Government Spending has held a h...

2/7/2012

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