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Missouri Bills Pre-Filed Ahead of Legislative Session would Impact Auto Repairers
House Committees Schedule Markups on Key Automotive Legislation State legislative lawmakers in Missouri have already introduced a number of bills that could impact automotive repair shops directly or indirectly if they become law. Missouri’s next legislative session doesn’t start until January 8, 2025, but the state allows their legislators to “pre-file” bills before the session…
Read MoreASA Repair Policy Scan Tool Newsletter: November 26, 2024
House Committees Schedule Markups on Key Automotive Legislation Click here to read the latest edition of ASA’s Repair Policy Scan Tool newsletter. Categories Auto Repair Automotive Parts Clean Air Watch EPA Featured Information Availability Insurance Issues New Vehicle Technologies Replacement Crash Parts Service Information Small Business Uncategorized Vehicle Inspections Vehicle Safety Archives Archives Select Month…
Read MoreASA Encourages Shops to Recruit Young Techs to Complete TechForce Survey
House Committees Schedule Markups on Key Automotive Legislation ASA is partnering with the TechForce Foundation on a survey that could help auto repairers recruit and retain the next generation of highly trained technicians. The industry needs auto repairer shops to help with finding technicians and students who will complete the survey. Click here to access…
Read MoreMichigan State Senate Passes Bill Regulating Auxiliary Repair Shop Facilities
House Committees Schedule Markups on Key Automotive Legislation The Michigan State Senate passed Senate Bill (SB) 867 on a 38-0 vote last week. It now awaits consideration in the State House. State Senator John Cherry (D) originally introduced SB 867 earlier this year for the primary purpose of making it easier for auto repairers to…
Read MoreASA Repair Policy Scan Tool Newsletter: October 8, 2024
House Committees Schedule Markups on Key Automotive Legislation Click here to read the latest edition of ASA’s Repair Policy Scan Tool newsletter. Categories Auto Repair Automotive Parts Clean Air Watch EPA Featured Information Availability Insurance Issues New Vehicle Technologies Replacement Crash Parts Service Information Small Business Uncategorized Vehicle Inspections Vehicle Safety Archives Archives Select Month…
Read MoreU.S. Department of Commerce Proposes Ban on Chinese Auto Hardware and Software used in Vehicle Connectivity Systems
House Committees Schedule Markups on Key Automotive Legislation The United States Department of Commerce has proposed a rule that would ban imports of Chinese vehicles as well as automotive hardware and software components involved with an automobile’s vehicle connectivity systems (VCS). VCS allows vehicles to communicate externally through Bluetooth, cellular, satellite, and Wi-Fi telematics. Some…
Read MoreBill Introduced that would Bar DOT from using Chinese LiDAR
House Committees Schedule Markups on Key Automotive Legislation A bipartisan bill was introduced in the U.S. House of Representatives that would prevent the U.S. Department of Transportation (DOT) from engaging with LiDAR technology affiliated with the Chinese Government. Specifically, the “Securing Infrastructure from Adversaries Act” would prohibit DOT from: Procuring LiDAR from a covered company.…
Read MoreASA Repair Policy Scan Tool Newsletter: September 5, 2024
House Committees Schedule Markups on Key Automotive Legislation Click here to read the latest edition of ASA’s Repair Policy Scan Tool newsletter. Categories Auto Repair Automotive Parts Clean Air Watch EPA Featured Information Availability Insurance Issues New Vehicle Technologies Replacement Crash Parts Service Information Small Business Uncategorized Vehicle Inspections Vehicle Safety Archives Archives Select Month…
Read MoreDemocrats Adopt Support for Agricultural Right to Repair in Party Platform
House Committees Schedule Markups on Key Automotive Legislation The Democratic Party has officially adopted a position in the party’s 2024 platform supporting the right to repair for agricultural equipment. This development took place during the Democratic National Committee’s 2024 Convention currently transpiring in Chicago, IL. Under the agricultural policy section, the approved platform states, “Going…
Read MoreU.S. DOT Unveils Plans for V2X Deployment
House Committees Schedule Markups on Key Automotive Legislation The U.S. Department of Transportation (DOT) unveiled plans for the deployment of vehicle-to-everything (V2X) technology on roadways in the country. Titled, “Saving Lives with Connectivity: A Plan to Accelerate V2X Deployment”, the plan “will guide the implementation of vehicle-to-everything technologies across the nation and support USDOT’s commitment…
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