House Ways and Means Committee Approves Repeal of 1099 Reporting Mandate
On Feb. 17, the U.S. House Ways and Means Committee approved two pieces of legislation, H.R. 4, the “Small Business Paperwork Mandate Elimination Act of 2011,” and H.R. 705, the “Comprehensive 1099 Taxpayer Protection and Repayment of Exchange Subsidy Overpayments Act of 2011,” which repeals the 1099 reporting mandate in the new health care law.
Mass. ‘Right to Repair Coalition’ Announces Boost in Membership, Legislation Re-File
Citing growth in its statewide membership since last year, the Massachusetts Right to Repair Coalition announced the legislation has been re-filed for the 2011-12 legislative session in Massachusetts. The legislation would provide non-dealership repair shops with access to OEM repair data equal to that of dealerships. The coalition says it achieved success last year by
Collision Repair Education Foundation Gets $1.1 Million in Support in 2010
The Collision Repair Education Foundation says it would like to thank the inter-industry for providing $1.1 million in support to collision schools, instructors and students in 2010. Through monetary and in-kind product donations, the 2010 Collision Repair Education Foundation donors helped to provide student scholarships, student tool grants, school equipment and supply grants, the 2nd
Oregon Shops Rate State Farm Top Insurer; Give Allstate Lowest Grade
Oregon collision repair shops say that State Farm and two smaller Northwest-based auto insurers continue to be among the best at taking care of their customers after an accident, while GEICO, Allstate, Farmers Insurance and Safeco are among the worst. That was the finding of a new survey conducted by the Northwest Automotive Trades Association
U.S. Senate Judiciary Making McCarran-Ferguson Repeal a Priority in 2011
U.S. Sen. Patrick Leahy, D-Vt., Judiciary Committee chairman, announced in a recent speech that patent reform, online piracy and counterfeiting, and the repeal of the antitrust exemption for health insurers would be his top priorities this coming year. With regard to McCarran-Ferguson Act repeal, Leahy said he will continue to seek to repeal the health
Connecticut Collision Repair Specialists Host Industry Leaders
“Are You Ready for 2011?” was the subject at hand at the monthly CCRS (Connecticut Collision Repair Specialists) association meeting. Three industry leaders presented information to help repairers plan for the upcoming year. Kelly Owen, Dupont Brand Specialist; Chuck Sulkala, NABC Executive Director/I-CAR Consultant; and Larry Siembab, senior director of insurance relations, CARSTAR Automotive, Inc.,
BASF Refinish Paints Recognized by Mothers Awards at SEMA
BASF Automotive Refinish Solutions announced that vehicles bearing its refinish paints were awarded the top two Mothers Awards at the 2010 Specialty Equipment Market Association (SEMA) show. Mothers manufactures high-performance car care products, such as polishes, waxes and cleaners. SEMA, the premier automotive specialty products trade event in the world, was held in Las Vegas,
Repairer Who Helped Solve Rape/Murder Named One of Five NABC Pride Award Winners
In the July 2010 issue of BodyShop Business, 45-plus year collision industry veteran Sam Metz told the story of how he was able to assist Reno, Nev., police in solving the abduction, rape and murder of Santa Barbara City College student Brianna Denison by James Biela, who was ultimately convicted and sentenced to death by
SCRS Encourages Industry Opposition to Proposed NCOIL Model Acts
The Society of Collision Repair Specialists (SCRS) has reiterated its previously established opposition to legislative model acts under consideration by the National Conference of Insurance Legislators (NCOIL) Property & Casualty committee. SCRS says it’s encouraging every repair facility and collision repair association to actively contact legislators prior to the upcoming meeting to urge for them
NCOIL Property and Casualty Insurance Committee to Meet Next Week on Crash Parts Model Legislation
The National Conference of Insurance Legislators (NCOIL) Property and Casualty Insurance Committee meetings commence next Thursday, Nov. 18, at the annual NCOIL meeting to be held in Austin, Texas. Included in the meeting will be the discussion of the proposed Model Act Regarding Motor Vehicle Crash Parts and Repair. The model requires disclosure and consent