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Get Involved! Join the 2025 ASCCA Board of Directors The ASCCA is pleased to call for nominations for seats open on the 2024 Board of Directors. Participation on the ASCCA Board of Directors is a unique opportunity for automotive repair professionals to help guide the state's largest organization of independent auto shop owners in shaping the future of the industry and building a stronger industry. Board participation is a chance to grow personally and professionally, and to develop skills, experience and connections with a team of other passionate and motivated professionals. Download the nomination application HERE!

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Approximately 2,100 new bills were introduced this year. Many of these bills are "spot bills" to be amended later with more substantive language. We are still in the process of reviewing all the bills.    The linked report below includes bills that we have highlighted so far, as well as bills from last year.    As we continue to review the introduced bills and amendments, we will add to the list. We will continue to review, monitor and report.   Click Here to View the Government Committee Report

Industry Events, New Federal Laws, BAR Update, Member News & Updates, Upcoming Events & Meetings, Donations & Scholarships Read More

Industry Events, Legislative Update, Members News & Updates, Upcoming Events & Meetings, Donations & Scholarships Read More

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 appeal the citation to a thre ... read more