The legislature has reconvened for the 2025 legislative session, with new bills being introduced. The deadline for submitting new legislative bills is February 21, 2025. This year, over 2,300 new bills are expected to be introduced. Additionally, the Governor will also release his state budget proposal later this week.   We also expect significant activity related to new regulations impacting the automotive repair industry. We will closely monitor these developments and provide timely as they unfold.   Below is an overview of some of the legislative and regulatory automotive repair issues we anticipate to address this year. Legislation    Electric Vehicle Batteries SB 615 – Electric Vehicle Batteries Last year’s SB 615 Electric Vehicle Batteries.  We are expecting the reintroduction of SB 615. The legislation, among other things, requires that all automotive ... read more

Calling All Automotive Technology Students! Application Now Open for ASCEF SCHOLARSHIPS! Deadline: March 31, 2025 Apply Today Applications are currently being accepted for the Automotive Service Councils Educational Foundation (ASCEF) 2025 scholarships! Each year, the ASCEF awards scholarships ranging from $500 - $1,000. These scholarships provide assistance to current under-graduates who are in the automotive service field.   Overall Qualifications: You must be planning to seek employment in the California after-market/independent repair industry and be a   California high school senior who plans to enroll in post high school technical and academic training or California college under-graduate in the automotive service field.   Applications must be submitted by March ... read more

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Below is the legislative and regulatory update summary.   We will continue to review, monitor and report. Legislation   Vehicle Batteries        SB 615 –Electric Batteries – Concerns. Requires an automotive repair dealer that removes a battery from a vehicle that is still in service to participate in a core exchange program established by the battery supplier and be responsible for either returning a removed battery to the battery supplier or sending it to a qualified facility.  Status: Assembly Environmental Safety and Toxic Materials Committee. Employment                AB 518 - Paid Family leave – Concerns. Expands the definition of “family member” for purposes of the Paid Family Leave Program to allow workers to take time off to care for a seriously ill designated person. Status: Senate Ina ... read more

May Team Weekend May 17-19, 2024 Embassy Suites, Walnut Creek 1345 Treat Blvd., Walnut Creek, CA 94597 Register Online Now!Book your Hotel by April 17, 2024Download the Team Weekend Notice/Registration Form (Also Available via Zoom!)   THANK YOU TO OUR SPONSORS:   SCHEDULE OF EVENTS: (Tentative) Friday, May 17: (Dress Code – Casual) 5:30 pm – 7:00 pm Welcome Reception (lobby) – Hosted by the ASCCA State Membership Committee: Light refreshments and drinks pro ... read more

January Team Weekend January 26-28, 2024 Embassy Suites, Sacramento 100 Capitol Mall, Sacramento, CA 95814 Register Online NowBook your HotelDownload the Team Weekend Notice/Registration Form (Also Available via Zoom!)   THANK YOU TO OUR SPONSORS:   SCHEDULE OF EVENTS: (Tentative) Friday, January 26: (Dress Code – Casual) 5:30 pm – 7:00 pm Welcome Reception (lobby) – Hosted by the ASCCA State Membership Committee: Light refreshments an ... read more

NEW CALIFORNIA LAWS FOR 2024 Every year, hundreds of new laws are enacted that impact California automotive repair dealers. Below is a brief summary of some of the key measures, in no particular order, that take effect January 1, 2024, unless otherwise noted. Minimum Wage Increase.   Reminder that effective January 1, 2024, the minimum wage will increase to $16.00 per hour for all employers regardless of size, based on a cost-of-living provision in the state minimum wage law. (SB 3 of 2017). Please note that local minimum wage ordinances may be higher.   BAR Citation and Fine Regulations.   Effective July 1, 2024, BAR may issue a citation and levy a fine against an automotive repair dealer (ARD) of up to $5,000 for each citation. Violations include, among other things, improper estimates, invoices, authorizations, deviation from trade standards, misleading advertising and guarantees and improper record retention. An ARD may ... read more

ASCCA DECEMBER 2023 NEWSLETTER   Member News & Updates: Save the Date - 2024 Annual Training Conference; ASCEF updates; BAR updates; Upcoming Events and Meetings; Donations & Scholrships. Read More

ASCCA is encouraging members to support the California Chamber of Commerce "Hit the Pause" campaign on several employment bills. The link provided below is simple and fast:   Hit the Pause website link: https://thepausepledge.com/# ACT NOW link: https://californiaemployersvoice.quorum.us/campaign/47792/   The specific bills addressed in this campaign are as follows: AB 524 (Wicks); dramatically expands family caregiver status, increasing employment costs and potential litigation against CA employers; SB 365 (Wiener); increases employer defense litigatio ... read more