Legislative Lowdown
Connecticut – A Connecticut bill that would require disclosure to consumers that they have the right to choose the repair facility to complete repairs to their motor vehicles was recently approved by the state’s Senate. House Bill 5152 will now go to Gov. M. Jodi Rell for final approval. If passed, the bill would require
Second-Year Terms in Full Swing for NACE Event and Council Chairs
The Automotive Service Association (ASA) and the 2008 International Autobody Congress & Exposition (NACE) today announced that Darrell Amberson, the current ASA Collision Division Director, has once again accepted the appointment as the 2008 Event Chairman, which includes serving as chairman of the 20-plus member NACE Attendee Advisory Council. Returning as the exhibitor advisory council
Minnesota Bill Prohibiting Estimating Database Manipulation Signed by Governor
Minnesota Governor Tim Pawlenty signed into law legislation proposed by the Alliance of Automotive Service Providers, Minnesota (AASP-MN) on May 8. Senate File 3508/House File 3822 prohibits insurers from unilaterally and arbitrarily disregarding a repair operation or cost identified by an estimating system. The legislation will become effective on August 1, 2008. Minnesota Statutes
Minnesota Bill Prohibiting Estimating Database Manipulation Signed by Governor
Minnesota Governor Tim Pawlenty signed into law legislation proposed by the Alliance of Automotive Service Providers, Minnesota (AASP-MN) on May 8. Senate File 3508/House File 3822 prohibits insurers from unilaterally and arbitrarily disregarding a repair operation or cost identified by an estimating system. The legislation will become effective on August 1, 2008. Minnesota Statutes