Massachusetts Auto Body Labor Rate Bill Goes to Governor - BodyShop Business

Massachusetts Auto Body Labor Rate Bill Goes to Governor

The Massachusetts Auto Body Labor Rate Bill, H.B. 1085, is one signature away from approval. Governor Deval Patrick has until July 13 to sign the bill, which is attached to the state’s Budget Conference Report.

The bill – which was introduced in January of 2007 by the Massachusetts chapter of the Alliance of Automotive Service Providers (AASP MA/RI) and the Central Massachusetts Auto Rebuilders Association (CMARA) and sponsored by State Rep. Robert Spellane (D-Worcester) – calls for a special commission that would study the way labor rates are set and investigate the benefits and costs of developing a rate-setting system, including a shop rating system, average national rates and using a Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLR) multiplier based on Massachusetts labor wages. The commission would also look into the number of existing shops in the state and the number that have closed since 2000. This bill also requires the commission to hold at least two public hearings and file a report that includes legislative or regulatory recommendations by Dec. 31.

If Gov. Patrick approves the bill, the commission will consist of three representatives from the collision industry – two will be appointed by AASP MA/RI and one from MSADA – three insurance industry representatives and five state legislators. The state secretary of consumer affairs and business regulation would select the commission’s chairperson.

For more information, visit www.passthelaborratebill.org. Click HERE to view our previous story on the bill.

You May Also Like

Body Bangin’: The Disengagement Epidemic with Kevin Wolfe

Micki Woods interviews Leaders Way Owner Kevin Wolfe on why 73% of work professionals are disengaged today and what we can do about it.

Micki Woods, master marketer for collision repair shops and owner of Micki Woods Marketing, has released the latest episode of "Body Bangin'," the video podcast that is taking the industry by storm!

In this episode, Woods interviews Kevin Wolfe, owner of Leaders Way and former mechanical shop owner, on how he became the shop everyone wanted to work at. Wolfe also points out that 73% of work professionals today are disengaged — an all-time high — and discusses why that is and how we can fix that.

Body Bangin’: I Thought We Were Doing It Right with Josh Piccione

Micki Woods interviews Josh Piccione on repairing vehicles correctly — according to manufacturer guidelines.

Body Bangin’: Be a Star Not a Hamster with Robert Snook

Micki Woods interviews popular keynote speaker Robert Snook on how to differentiate and grow your business.

Body Bangin’: Know Me, Know My Car with Mike Anderson

Micki Woods interviews Mike Anderson on the importance of building an emotional connection with your customers.

Body Bangin’: Fighting for Consumer Safety with Burl Richards

Micki Woods interviews Burl Richards on his personal mission to fight for consumers’ rights and safety.

Other Posts

Body Bangin’: The Employer-Student Disconnect

Micki Woods interviews Raven Hartkopf, lead collision instructor at Collin College in Texas, on what students want from a shop employer.

Body Bangin’: Why Follow OEM Repair Procedures?

Micki Woods interviews Logan Payne of Payne & Sons Paint & Body Shop on the importance of following OEM repair procedures.

Body Bangin’: Getting Paid for Calibrations

Micki Woods interviews Andy Hipwell and James Rodis of OEM Calibration on how to get started doing ADAS calibrations.

Body Bangin’: What Are The Consolidators Up To With Laura Gay

Micki Woods interviews Laura Gay of Consolidation Coach on the current state of auto body shop consolidation.