The CRA continues to oppose the insurance industry’s AB 1200 which has been rewritten to do more damage to the state’s anti-steering law. The bill is slated to be heard Wednesday, July 1, 2009 by the Senate Banking, Finance and Insurance Committee at 1:30 p.m. in Room 112 of the State Capitol. At this late date members should email their opposition to the committee’s consultant: Kenneth.cooley@sen.ca.gov.
Attached below is the bill followed by the CRA’s latest letter of opposition.
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Monday, 10 August 2009 07:32
AB 1179 is signed into California law
AB 1179 is by Assemblyman Dave Jones (D-Sacramento) was among 128 bills signed into law Aug. 6 by Gov. Arnold Schwarzenegger.
Thursday, 30 July 2009 12:32
Double Whammy on DRPs and Steering Hits Collision Repairers in California
On July 9, a Los Angeles County appelate court upheld Infinity Insurance’s claim that it is only liable for all of its insured’s costs if the vehicle owner uses an Infinity DRP shop for repairs, otherwise it is only liable for 80% of the repair costs.
Thursday, 23 July 2009 08:24
Consumer Group Urges California Assembly Woman Hayashi To Protect 2003 Anti-Steering Law
Consumer Watchdog is urging Assemblywoman Mary Hayashi (D-Hayward) to amend her proposal (AB 1200) that seeks to undo a current California law prohibiting insurance companies from pushing, or "steering," customers to auto body shops under contract with the insurer.
Friday, 10 July 2009 12:07
Bill to Rescind SCAQMD Moratorium on Emission Reduction Credits
Since late 2008, Southern California body shops have been prevented from installing new spray booths or been able to modify their existing spray booth from its existing permit condition, including moving an existing booth to a new location, or adding an air make-up system for waterborne paint.
Wednesday, 08 July 2009 15:59
California SB 350 (Crash Parts) and SB 427 (Automotive Repair and Crash Parts) Held in Committee
The California Autobody Association (CAA) would like to thank their members for meeting with Senator Yee (SB 350) and Senator Negrete McCloud (SB 427) and educating them regarding the issues surrounding aftermarket crash parts. Both SB 350 and SB 427 are going to be held in Committee and are now two-years bills. They could possibly be back next year in some form or another.
Thursday, 02 July 2009 16:04
CRA Says that AB 1200 Even Worse Than Before
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Wednesday, 24 June 2009 16:09
CRA Calls Opposition to AB 1200 a “Defining Moment”
CRA Sides with New Car Dealers in Fighting Insurance Bill
CRA president Lee Amaradio today called the association’s opposition to AB 1200 (Hayashi, D-Hayward) a “defining moment in the collision repair industry. “This short-sighted legislation, written by the Personal Insurance Federation of California, seeks to end the right of consumers to choose where their damaged vehicle is repaired,” said Amaradio. “In articulating our opposition, we have an opportunity to educate lawmakers on the harm caused by insurers that steer customers to their DRP shops. Conversely, if we fail, insurers will have a death lock on the process by which repair facilities are selected by vehicle owners.”
Wednesday, 24 June 2009 15:42
Father and Son Arrested For Auto Insurance Fraud
Insurance Commissioner Steve Poizner announced June 24 the arrests of Ruben Andrade Sr., 48; his son, Ruben Andrade Jr., 18; Cristina Ramirez, 20; and Gustavo Hernandez, 20; all of Sacramento, in connection with insurance fraud charges.
Tuesday, 16 June 2009 17:00
Bill to rescind SCAQMD moratorium on Emission Reduction Credits
CAA active in supporting SB 696
Since late 2008, Southern California shops have been prevented from installing a new spray booth or from modifying their spray booth from its existing permit condition, including moving an existing booth to a new location, or adding an air make-up system for waterborne paint.
Monday, 15 June 2009 17:27
CAA Asks: Is “De-Nib” a Real World Alternative to Finish Sand and Polish?
PPG document sheds technical light on controversial auto refinishing operation
Over the past few years our industry has seen a major change regarding the process we use to put the “final touch” on a refinished vehicle. Although once referred to as "Color Sand & Buff", we now more accurately describe this process as "Finish Sand and Polish".