Missouri Eyes Anti-Steering Legislation
The Missouri House of Representatives is considering a bill that would prevent steering by insurance companies. The bill, H.B. 834, would require that estimates for damage claims written on behalf of an insurer include a written notice that says the following: NOTICE UNDER MISSOURI LAW, THE VEHICLE OWNER AND/OR LESSEE HAS THE RIGHT TO CHOOSE
Missouri Shop Licensing Legislation Would Be Effective in August
The Missouri Legislature is considering a bill that would create a state board of auto body repair that would license auto body repair facilities and physical damage appraisers. Under the bill’s licensing requirements, repair facilities would be required to: pay a licensing fee of $250 annually; have all required state and federal licenses, permits and
Missouri Shop Licensing Legislation Would Be Effective in August
The Missouri Legislature is considering a bill that would create a state board of auto body repair that would license auto body repair facilities and physical damage appraisers. Under the bill’s licensing requirements, repair facilities would be required to: pay a licensing fee of $250 annually; have all required state and federal licenses, permits and
Missouri Considering Opening Salvage Sales to Public
Missouri’s House of Representatives and Senate are simultaneously considering bills that would allow all residents of the United States to attend salvage pool or salvage disposal sales, rather than just licensed salvage dealers. Hearings were held in mid-February for the bills, H.B. 539 and S.B. 177. Opponents of the bills fear that opening salvage sales
Missouri Considering Opening Salvage Sales to Public
Missouri’s House of Representatives and Senate are simultaneously considering bills that would allow all residents of the United States to attend salvage pool or salvage disposal sales, rather than just licensed salvage dealers. Hearings were held in mid-February for the bills, H.B. 539 and S.B. 177. Opponents of the bills fear that opening salvage sales
Missouri Anti-Steering Bill Stalls But Will Be Revived in ’09
While the Missouri Senate Small Business, Insurance and Industrial Relations Committee passed Senate Bill 775 sponsored by Sen. Wes Shoemyer, the anti-steering bill isn’t likely to move any further since the legislative session ends on May 16. The bill requires insurance carriers to inform auto insurance policyholders on first contact that they can choose any
Missouri Anti-Steering Bill Stalls But Will Be Revived in ’09
While the Missouri Senate Small Business, Insurance and Industrial Relations Committee passed Senate Bill 775 sponsored by Sen. Wes Shoemyer, the anti-steering bill isn’t likely to move any further since the legislative session ends on May 16. The bill requires insurance carriers to inform auto insurance policyholders on first contact that they can choose any
Anti-Steering Bill Senate Hearing Successful, Says Missouri Collision Coalition
Power in numbers was demonstrated last Tuesday when the Missouri Collision Coalition (MCC) made up of Missouri associations AASP of Missouri, ASA MOKAN and SCRS MOKAN testified at the State Capitol in Jefferson City. Mo. in support of Senate Bill 775. According to MCC lobbyist Bob Smith, when Senator LuAnn Ridgeway, vice chairperson of the
Anti-Steering Bill Senate Hearing Successful, Says Missouri Collision Coalition
Power in numbers was demonstrated last Tuesday when the Missouri Collision Coalition (MCC) made up of Missouri associations AASP of Missouri, ASA MOKAN and SCRS MOKAN testified at the State Capitol in Jefferson City. Mo. in support of Senate Bill 775. According to MCC lobbyist Bob Smith, when Senator LuAnn Ridgeway, vice chairperson of the
Missouri Collision Industry Day at the Capitol Is a Success
Missouri associations AASP of Missouri, ASA MOKAN and SCRS MOKAN hosted a Day at the Capitol in Jefferson City, Mo., for the collision repair industry. It was the first time that the industry has descended on the capitol to express its concerns on issues that affect the consumer and the independent business community. Nearly 70