A criminal reform bill that will reduce the punishment for certain offenses involving windshields and by motor vehicle repair facilities was signed into law by the Governor on July 6, 2021. The bill reduces offenses from misdemeanors to Class A traffic infractions or petty offenses.
For the text of S 271, CLICK HERE.
The punishment for certain offenses involving windshields and motor vehicle offenses will be lowered under a bill passed by the Colorado legislature. The legislation follows the 2021 recommendations of the Colorado Criminal and Juvenile Justice Commission and is a massive reform bill related to misdemeanors and petty offenses.
Under the bill offenses for certain windshield violations, such as obstructing the windshield or wiper blades, are lowered from a misdemeanor to a Class A Traffic infraction. Also, certain offenses by a motor vehicle repair facility or employee such as failing to provide a written estimate are changed from a misdemeanor to a petty offense.
For the text of S 271, CLICK HERE.
The Colorado House of Representatives is considering a bill that would “require motor vehicles registered outside Colorado but operated in Colorado to transmit at least 20 percent of light through windows other than the windshield.”
The bill, HB 1067, was introduced on January 10 and referred to the House Transportation and Local Government Committee.
Click here for the full text of HB 1067.
The Colorado course will be held at the Hyatt Regency Aurora-Denver Conference Center.The Auto Glass Safety Council (AGSC) will hold Insurers’ CEU Forums for the insurance community in both suburban Denver and suburban New York City in 2019.
The Denver course will be held on Thursday, January 24, 2019, at the Hyatt Regency Aurora-Denver Conference Center in Aurora, Colo. The continuing education (CE) course will run from 9 a.m. to 12 p.m., and a luncheon will follow from 12 p.m. to 1 p.m.
The New York course will be held on Tuesday, March 26, 2019, at the Long Island Marriott in Uniondale, N.Y. The course will be preceded by a breakfast from 9 a.m. to 10 a.m., with the CE session running from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m.
AGSC Certified Technicians also are welcome to attend the sessions for continuing education credits. Technicians can earn three continuing education credits for their participation in the forum—one credit in installation topics and two credits in standards and information.
Joel Timmons of Profitable Glass Solutions will lead both courses. The seminar provides education about auto glass safety and offers 3 CEU credits to participants. During the course, Timmons will teach agents and insurance company representatives about the ANSI/AGSC/AGRSS™ Standard as well as the AGSC, AGSC Registered Member Companies, and how they work to ensure the safety of policyholders.
All insurers, agents and technicians are invited to attend free of charge.
“This is a great opportunity for insurance agents and representatives to learn more about auto glass safety while also earning CEUs,” says Kathy Bimber, AGSC director of operations. “It is also a great chance for technicians to earn CE credits.”
For assistance in inviting agents in your area, contact Kathy Bimber at kbimber@agsc.org.
Visit www.agsc.org/insuranceday/ to learn more and to register for the Colorado course.
Visit https://agsc.org/ceuforum/ to learn more and to register for the New York course.
Colorado Gov. John W. Hickenlooper recently signed a bill designed to “require motor vehicle manufacturers to fulfill warranty obligations” into law.
“A manufacturer must compensate each of its motor vehicle dealers in accordance with a set of standards designed to reflect the current market rate for labor and the profit margin on parts the dealer can expect to obtain,” reads a summary of the bill from the Colorado legislature. “Dealers must submit certain repair orders to the manufacturer as required by the bill to establish compensation rates.”
The bill, SB18-219, was co-sponsored by Sen. Jack Tate and Rep. Tracy Kraft-Tharp. It was introduced on March 26 and assigned to the Senate Business, Labor and Technology Committee. The Senate voted to pass the bill on April 25. The House voted to pass the bill with amendments on May 3, and the Senate voted to concur on May 3. It was signed by Gov. John W. Hickenlooper on May 30.
Click here for full text of the signed law.
The Colorado House and Senate recently voted to concur on a bill designed to “require motor vehicle manufacturers to fulfill warranty obligations.”
“A manufacturer must compensate each of its motor vehicle dealers in accordance with a set of standards designed to reflect the current market rate for labor and the profit margin on parts the dealer can expect to obtain,” reads a summary of the bill from the Colorado legislature. “Dealers must submit certain repair orders to the manufacturer as required by the bill to establish compensation rates.”
The bill, SB18-219, is co-sponsored by Sen. Jack Tate and Rep. Tracy Kraft-Tharp. It was introduced on March 26 and assigned to the Senate Business, Labor and Technology Committee. The Senate voted to pass the bill on April 25. The House voted to pass the bill with amendments on May 3, and the Senate voted to concur on May 3.
Click here for full text of bill.
The Colorado Senate currently is considering a bill that is designed to “require motor vehicle manufacturers to fulfill warranty obligations.”
“A manufacturer must compensate each of its motor vehicle dealers in accordance with a set of standards designed to reflect the current market rate for labor and the profit margin on parts the dealer can expect to obtain,” reads a summary of the bill from the Colorado legislature. “Dealers must submit certain repair orders to the manufacturer as required by the bill to establish compensation rates.”
The bill specifically notes that it includes “window replacement labor.”
The bill, SB18-219, is co-sponsored by Sen. Jack Tate and Rep. Tracy Kraft-Tharp. It was introduced on March 26 and assigned to the Senate Business, Labor and Technology Committee. The Senate voted to pass the bill on April 24.
Click here for full text of bill.