Legislative Report
Legislative news from the week of Feb. 15.
ABPA Opposes Nebraska OE Repair Procedures Bill
The ABPA says Nebraska Legislative Bill 602 will adversely affect Nebraska drivers by establishing a restriction against the use of alternative parts when OEM repair procedures are mandated.
ABPA Opposes Washington OE Repair Procedures Bill
The ABPA has opposed Washington House Bill 1428, which would establish a restriction against the use of alternative parts when OEM repair procedures are mandated.
U.S. Congress Passes Economic Relief Legislation
The stimulus legislation includes $300 billion in funds to the Small Business Administration (SBA) for the reauthorization of the Paycheck Protection Program (PPP).
U.S. House Passes National Apprenticeship Act of 2020
This bill was introduced to expand the National Apprenticeship system to include apprenticeships, youth apprenticeships and pre-apprenticeships, as well as set national labor and welfare standards for apprenticeship programs.
ASA Urges Shops to Contact Congress About New COVID-19 Relief
If passed, a new stimulus package would provide aid for individuals and businesses struggling due to the effects of the COVID-19 pandemic.
California to Phase Out New Gas-Powered Cars by 2035
Once drafted, CARB’s proposed regulations will be subject to a lengthy regulatory process, including legal, economic and environmental analyses, public comment and hearings.
AASP/MA Meets with Legislators on ADALB Reform Bill
AASP-MA argued that passage of S.B. 182 removes the possibility of “partisan voting” by the Auto Damage Appraiser Licensing Board.
ABPA Joins California Coalition Opposing Product Liability Bill
The ABPA states that A.B. 3262 would unfairly and arbitrarily apply strict product liability to online marketplaces.
U.S. House Unveils ‘Moving Forward Act’
Safety provisions incorporated in the bill include mandating crash-avoidance technology in all new passenger vehicles.
U.S. House Committee Holds Hearing on PPP Challenges
Committees in the U.S. House and Senate have continued to hold hearings on the rollout and implementation of the PPP.
Committees Review Small Business COVID-19 Economic Stimulus Initiatives
U.S. Small Business Administrator Jovita Carranza and U.S. Department of Treasury Secretary Steven Mnuchin testified on the rollout and implementation of the PPP.