Auto Care Association State Government Affairs Update: October 20, 2023

what's moving?

• California SB 55 became public law. CA SB 55 amends existing law to allow core recyclers to make payments for used catalytic converters using methods other than checks, such as credit cards or traceable electronic payments.
• California AB 1519 became public law. The bill prohibits the tampering of catalytic converter vehicle identification numbers and the possession of three or more altered catalytic converters.
• Pennsylvania HB 1749 was referred to the House Judiciary Committee. The bill would amend the Scrap Material Theft Prevention Act, further providing for penalties.

State News This Week

This Saturday, Louisiana voters went to the polls to elect a gubernatorial replacement for outgoing Governor John Bel Edwards (D). Attorney General Jeff Landry (R) won an overall majority of votes in the gubernatorial primary election, avoiding the need for a runoff election and making him governor-elect. While there will be no runoff election for governor, there will be runoff elections for attorney general, secretary of state, and treasurer in November.

North Dakota lawmakers are set to reconvene on October 23 to address an appropriations bill that was voided following a state Supreme Court ruling. This special session aims to resolve the budget and make strategic investments in areas like tax relief and infrastructure.

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