March 15, 2021
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Legislative & Regulatory Update
Provided by Jack Molodanof
Over 2,300 hundred bills were introduced this year. The bills will now make their way through the legislative committee process. As the session moves along, many of the bills will be significantly amended. We will continue to monitor closely, provide analysis and updates as the session moves forward. Below is a short summary of some of the key bills/areas and regulations we are tracking.

Legislative Bills
Bureau of Automotive Repair. AB 471- Support. This is a significant bill for the industry which will, among other things, allow BAR to collect educational and training certificate information from automotive repair dealers (ARDs) to provide to consumers, create an independent panel to review citation appeals, provide for remedial training (e.g., "traffic school") for ARD's that receive citation and combines the current brake and lamp program and renames it the Vehicle Safety Inspection Program. 
 
Towing & Storage. AB 294 - Oppose, unless amended. The bill treats ARDs as towing and storage yards and moves them under a new regulatory Towing and Storage Board. The bill also prohibits ARD's from charging fair and reasonable rates for any storage.
 
Hazardous Waste Bills. Concerns. Several bills including, AB 1, which creates a new regulatory board and increases hazardous waste fees. The other companion bills include SB 42, Board of Environmental Safety; SB 502, green chemistry; SB 575, waste facility permits and AB 870, hazardous material
liens.
 
Employment Bills. Concerns. Several bills including AB 84 & SB 95, supplemental paid sick leave; AB 95, employment bereavement; AB 572, minimum wage violations; AB 995, extending paid sick leave days; AB 1003, making it a crime for failure to pay wages.
 
Covid-19 Bills. AB 62, income tax credits for cost to comply with Covid-19; AB 743, business interruption insurance coverage for Covid-19; AB 1313, Covid-19 immunity from civil liability.
 
Career Tech Bills. AB 299, career technical education apprenticeship grant program; AB 839, career technical education incentive grant program.
 
Regulations
BAR - Cite & Fine Regulations. BAR is proposing to expand the citation and fine disciplinary process. Currently, cite and fine is used for smog violations and unlicensed activity. Expanding cite and fine authority to apply to all ARD's would provide BAR field representatives with the ability to issue citations and fines (up to $5,000 per violation). Concerns have been raised by the industry. Status. A workshop is expected after the next BAR Advisory Committee meeting on April 22, 2021.
 
California Energy Commission (CEC) Regulations. The CEC has been collecting information to create regulations to increase tire efficiency and reduce Greenhouse Gas emissions. Proposed regulations would create a tire rating system and minimum replacement tire efficiency standards (e.g., lower rolling resistance). Concerns have been raised that creating a California compliant tire requirement would increase costs to consumers, cause confusion for consumers and produce additional tire waste due to decrease in the average tire life. The CEC regulation proposal expected sometime later this year.
Hyundai and Honda Hybrid Safety Tips
Article by Richard Diegle, Senior Automotive Editor | ALLDATA
As an experienced tech, you know hybrid and electric vehicles can be dangerous to work on. The question is “how do you safely and efficiently service and repair them? Here are a few manufacturer-specific tips that will help you just that.

Hyundai IONIQ Plug-in Hybrid
High Voltage Shut-off Procedures
Occasionally we need to shut down a hybrid vehicle’s high-voltage system to service or repair certain components in that system. But before you begin, always review then precisely follow the specific procedures supplied by the vehicle’s manufacture. Each step is vital to your safety and shouldn’t be skipped...
AutoZone - Ongoing Virtual Training!
(Through March 30th, 2021)
AutoZone is committed to helping shop owners and technicians
by offering ongoing virtual training!

  • Limited time offer: Shops can attend virtual training at no cost.
  • Course descriptions are available on the AutoZonePro.com / A to Z Professional Training landing page and included on the registration form attached along with the duration.  
  • Limited registration is available. 
  • A PC, Mac, iPad or Android device is required to attend.
  • Registration is required and available via the following: AutoZonePro.com A to Z Professional Training landing page 

You can download or open the attached flyer below by clicking on it, and then register to attend any of the virtual training events by clicking on the links on the flyer:
O'Reilly First Call Real World Training Series
Click each flyer to view more and get registered!
Misfire Diagnosis

(March 18, 2021)
Shop Management
Know How
(March 23, 2021)
Advanced Engine Mechanical Diagnostics
(March 31, 2021)
Online Training Opportunities
Successful Women in Automotive Round-Table
Every Wednesday at 11:00 AM (PST): 
Weekly online gatherings for women looking to connect with like-minded women in the industry. Every participant brings an issue to the group to find solutions and support.
Reach out to Dori Eppstein (hello@hellodori.com or 970-980-3661) for more details. 
Register in advance for this meeting: CLICK HERE!
(Upcoming Meetings: March 17th!)
Upcoming ASCCA Chapter Meetings
All in-person meetings have temporarily been postponed. Some chapters are holding virtual meetings. Please see your chapter leader for details as information may change daily.
Featured Remarkable Results Podcast: 
Automotive Instructors Move to Online Training Amid Pandemic
Kevin Holzworth is an Assistant Professor of Automotive Technology at Montana State University-Northern in Havre, MT and he owns and operates a mobile air conditioning business where he services auto, ag. and semi-truck applications.

Vincent ‘Vinnie’ LaVerdi, is an instructor of Automotive Technology at the State University of NY (SUNY).

Scott Shotton is the owner of The Driveability Guys and has been an automotive instructor at Kishwaukee College since 2009.

Key talking points include: Shutdowns and social distancing has posed a challenge for continual skilled trades training, ideas, in the beginning, were to have smaller classes, group messaging, using a screen recorder and recording voice for lectures, PowerPoint suggestions and much more!

ASCEF Scholarships
Do you know a student wishing to develop a career in the automotive industry? Tell them about the ASCEF scholarship application! We are currently accepting applications for 2021. 

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.

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.

ASCCA Members:

Even in dark times, there’s an easy way to rev up rays of sunshine for those who need it most. Donate a vehicle to the ASC Educational Foundation. Vehicle donations have the potential to drive hundreds, and sometimes even thousands, of dollars of support for students wishing to develop a career in the automotive industry! We make donating easy with free pick-up and support with all the paperwork.
Give easily by calling (800) 745-6121.
Visit https://asc-ef.org/vehicle-donations for more information. 
A BIG THANK YOU to the following Vehicle Donors Revving Up Rays of Sunshine for ASCEF:

Thank you Vans Automotive for donating a Mitsubishi Fuso!

Thank you Auto Electric and Fuel for donating a Chrysler PT Cruiser! 
Support the ASC Educational Foundation every time you shop on Amazon!
Donate to the ASC Educational Foundation every time you shop on Amazon! It's easy to get set up - Visit this page to get started:

ASCEF Cars for Careers Donations
Click to Watch the Video! Find out how easy it is to donate your unwanted car to the ASC Educational Foundation. Your tax-deductible donated car will make a difference in a student's life wishing to develop a career in the automotive field.
Download the ASCCA Logo for your Promotional Materials
Would you like to proudly feature the ASCCA logo in your promotional materials? It's easy for members to download High-resolution images (EPS & TIF files) in the ASCCA Member Resources page.

To view and download the high-resolution images, click here.
The ADA Checklist: 2019 - 2020 Compliance Guidelines to Make Your Website Accessible
ADA website compliance and web accessibility are two terms that are used interchangeably but they are distinct from one another.

ADA stands for the Americans with Disabilities Act which prohibits discrimination on the basis of disability. Courts are construing Title III of the ADA to mean that websites must be accessible. Thus, with ADA website compliance, we're referring to the law.

Refer a Member Receive $125
You're eligible for a $125 referral fee when you refer a new Regular or Associate member to ASCCA!

Referral Awards are paid out when the member's annual dues are paid for their first year.

Contact Benjamin Ichimaru in the ASCCA office if you have any questions at 
bichimaru@amgroup.us or (800) 810-4272!
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