Small Business
ASA Launches “Repair Policy Scan Tool” Legislative Newsletter
ASA Launches “Repair Policy Scan Tool” Legislative Newsletter Lawmakers rely on constituent feedback to make good decisions. Staying informed about the laws they are considering that could impact an auto repair shop owner or operator’s ability to run a successful business empowers repairers to speak up in crucial moments. But it’s hard to keep up…
Read MoreASA-Endorsed Federal Tax Bill Passes Committee, Full House Could Happen this Week
ASA-Endorsed Federal Tax Bill Passes Committee, Full House Could Happen this Week A bipartisan federal tax bill, endorsed by ASA, passed the U.S. House Ways & Means Committee with 40 votes in favor and 3 votes against. Congressional sources say the full U.S. House of Representatives may vote on the legislation this week. The following…
Read MoreRhode Island Bill would Redefine “Unfair Insurance Practice” in Insurers’ Favor
Rhode Island Bill would Redefine “Unfair Insurance Practice” in Insurers’ Favor A bill – known as S. 2210 – introduced in the Rhode Island State Senate would make it harder to hold insurance companies liable for unfair insurance practices. Under the state’s current law, failure to have a licensed appraiser conduct an appraisal on a…
Read MoreRhode Island Bill would Limit Insurers’ Ability to Deny Coverage for OEM Repair Parts
Rhode Island Bill would Limit Insurers’ Ability to Deny Coverage for OEM Repair Parts A bill was introduced in the Rhode Island Legislature that would restrict insurance companies’ ability to refuse to cover OEM repair parts in certain situations. Under the current law in Rhode Island, insurers are not allowed to require the use of…
Read MoreASA, OEMs, and SCRS Offer Themselves as a Resource to Congress and Constituents
ASA, OEMs, and SCRS Offer Themselves as a Resource to Congress and Constituents The Automotive Service Association (ASA), the Alliance for Automotive Innovation (Alliance), and the Society of Collision Repair Specialists (SCRS) have sent a joint letter to Congress offering to assist constituents who are encountering difficulties locating vehicle diagnostic and repair data. The letter…
Read MoreBill Introduced in Hawaii would Lower Thresholds for Mandatory Overtime Pay
Bill Introduced in Hawaii would Lower Thresholds for Mandatory Overtime Pay A bill introduced in Hawaii’s legislature on January 19, 2024 would lower the working hours thresholds for an employee to be legally entitled to overtime compensation. If passed, Senate Bill (SB) 2610 – which was introduced by State Senator Henry Aquino (D) – would…
Read MoreUPDATE: U.S. House to Vote on Imported Material Exception for EV Chargers
UPDATE: U.S. House to Vote on Imported Material Exception for EV Chargers The United States House of Representatives plans to vote this week on a resolution that would nullify a rule – finalized by the Federal Highway Administration – that would temporarily waive certain domestic content requirements for electric vehicle (EV) chargers funded through the…
Read MoreU.S. House Committee Examines Health of Nation’s Small Business Environment
U.S. House Committee Examines Health of Nation’s Small Business Environment Earlier today, the U.S. House of Representatives Committee on Small Business held its last hearing of the year, titled “A Year in Review: The State of Small Business in America.” The committee heard testimony from four small business owners who described the factors contributing to…
Read MoreLiDAR Imports and Exports to and from China Scrutinized by U.S. House Members
LiDAR Imports and Exports to and from China Scrutinized by U.S. House Members A bipartisan group of twenty members of the U.S. House of Representatives sent a letter to the Secretaries of the Departments of Defense, Commerce, and the Treasury raising concern with light detection and ranging (LiDAR) technology imports and exports to and from…
Read MoreProgress Towards Building EV Charging Network using Federal Dollars Varies by State
Progress Towards Building EV Charging Network using Federal Dollars Varies by State The Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act passed in 2021 allocated $7.5 billion towards building a national EV charging network. Each state assumes responsibility for spending those funds and implementation oversight. As expected, the current status this endeavor varies by state. No EV charger…
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