As we await the Governor’s action on HB 437, we ask each of you to take 15 minutes out of your day to support this legislation by asking Governor Scott to sign it. We previously reported that FADA and our dealer partners were successful in getting the 2011 Legislature to pass HB 437. This hallmark…
Category Archives: 2011 Session
FADA Dealer Bill Passes and Heads to Governor Scott for signature
FADA and its partners are celebrating the passage of SB 740 and HB 437. We want all dealer members to recognize the fine work of our two bill sponsors’ Representative Doug Holder of Sarasota and Senator Joe Negron of Palm City. This legislation will now be sent to the Governor for his signature and we…
4/29/11: FADA Bill Passes House & Senate
FADA’s 2011 priority (HB 437/SB 740) has completed and passed its long journey through committees and Councils and both chambers of the Florida legislature…
Open Pricing for Vehicle Service Contracts
The Florida legislature has deregulated pricing to a degree by not requiring that VSC companies file their rates and plans with the Office of Insurance Regulation. However, pricing is not uncontrolled at the point of sale. Today, the programs you offer must be priced at the levels established by your VSC company.
Legislature May Repeal Repair Act
In an attempt to deregulate and lower the size and role of government, HB 5005 seeks to remove some regulatory authority in a number of areas. The laws governing repair shops are scheduled to be repealed in full. Chapter 559 requires that auto repair shops, dealers and independents follow certain prescribed procedures. While this will…
