Auto Care Association State Government Affairs Update: April 19, 2024
what's moving?
Bills on Electronic and Appliance Product Repairs; Regulations:
Bills on Catalytic Converters:
Iowa H.F.2707 had an amendment proposed on April 19, 2024. This bill focuses on the transactions involving used catalytic converters.
Bills on Right to Repair and Equipment:
Bills on PFAS and Chemicals:
State News This Week
Thirty state legislatures are in regular session.
Maine will join a group of states that hope to circumvent the electoral college in favor of the national popular vote, after Gov. Janet Mills (D) allowed a bill to become law without her signature. Maine joins 16 other states and the District of Columbia in the National Popular Vote Interstate Compact, accounting for 209 of the 270 electoral votes they need for the compact to take effect.
Michigan Democrats won two special elections in the Metro Detroit area on Tuesday, giving them the votes to reclaim a majority in the state House. Macomb County Commissioner Mai Xiong (D) and Westland City Councilman Peter Herzberg (D) won their respective races, giving Democrats a 56-54 House majority.
Indiana’s Republican gubernatorial primary is already the most expensive in state history. With less than three weeks to go until the primary, Republican candidates have spent more than $14.9 million on the contest to replace outgoing Gov. Eric Holcomb (R), led by former Commerce Secretary Brad Chambers (R), who loaned his own campaign $10 million.Statehouse Automobile Reports
Republican governors from six states, including Tennessee's Bill Lee, issued a joint statement opposing the United Auto Workers' efforts to unionize southern automotive factories, citing concerns over potential job losses and reduced investment, just as Volkswagen workers in Tennessee prepare for a union vote.
Governor Andy Beshear (D) of Kentucky recently signed legislation prohibiting certain incentives in auto glass repair claims, aiming to curb unethical practices and ensure fair pricing, as the state seeks to align with similar laws in other regions.
Georgia Governor Brian Kemp (R) celebrated the opening of a new Club Car electric vehicle manufacturing facility, marking an increase in job opportunities and furthering the state's commitment to sustainable transportation.
Kentucky lawmakers have overridden Governor Andy Beshear's veto, paving the way for autonomous vehicles on state roads by 2026, despite concerns about safety and the need for a human driver during initial testing phases.For questions, email govaffairs@autocare.org.
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