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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!

From ASCCA Legislative Advocate, Jack Molodanof: Below is a summary of my notes from the BAR Advisory Group Committee meeting and Vehicle Safety Inspection Program Regulatory Workshop that took place in Sacramento on July 21, 2022.  ________________________   BAR Advisory Group Committee Meeting    Introductions. BAR Chief, Patrick Dorais made opening comments that included, BAR celebrating 50 years as Bureau and introduced BAR staff in the audience.  Members of the BAR Advisory Group Committee introduced themselves.    DCA News & Updates.  The Governor signed bill allowing for government entities to continue remote meetings along with in-person as long as specified guidelines followed. The DCA representative provided updates on new DCA staff.     Legislative Bill and BAR Regulations Update.      Legislative bill update included summary of the following: AB 646-Expunged Convicti ... read more

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From ASCCA Legislative Advocate, Jack Molodanof Below is the legislative report. The legislature is on summer recess and will reconvene on August 1, 2022.  When the legislature returns, we expect a flurry of activity including the controversial "gut and amend" legislation, (when amendments to a bill remove the current contents in the entirety and replace them with different provisions).  Click here to view