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Source: Motor Age

California automotive repair bill vetoed

October 9, 2008

California Gov. Arnold Schwarzenegger has vetoed California Assembly Bill 2825 regarding automotive repair crash parts after holding the bill on his desk since Aug. 18, 2008.

Source: Motor Age

Senate passes intellectual property bill

October 2, 2008

The U.S. Senate recently unanimously passed legislation on Intellectual Property Rights Enforcement, Senate Bill 3325. The bill, which was introduced by Sen. Patrick Leahy, D-Vt., chairman of the Senate Judiciary Committee, and Sen. Arlen Specter, R-Pa., ranking member, was also passed by the House of Representatives and has been sent to the White House for the president?s signature.

Source: Motor Age

Hearing set for proposed Colorado vehicle emissions inspection program changes

September 26, 2008

The Colorado Air Quality Control Commission recently heard the Colorado Department of Public Health and Environment (CDPHE) Air Pollution Control Division?s request for a public hearing.

Source: Aftermarket Business

Online registration open for 2009 Aftermarket Legislative Summit

September 24, 2008

Online registration for the 2009 Aftermarket Legislative Summit, March 11-12, is now available. For information on how to register, visit www.aftermarket.org and click on "Meetings/Events."

Source: Motor Age

Suppliers send message to Washington to get Congress' support of auto loan program

September 24, 2008

Representatives from the nation's leading automotive and heavy duty suppliers visited the offices of more than 40 senators and members of Congress urging quick action on funding for a provision approved in last year's Energy Independence and Security Act (EISA).

Source: Motor Age

Identity theft bill on its way to President Bush

September 19, 2008

The U.S. House of Representatives has passed U.S. Senate Bill 2168 for the Identity Theft and Restitution Act of 2007 via voice vote. The bill would protect businesses and individuals against cyber crimes and stiffen penalties against online criminals and identity thieves, according to information from the Automotive Service Association (ASA).

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