The bill passed on an 88-26 vote over objections of opponents who said it was unnecessary and would increase health care costs. Others suggested that House Speaker Jim Black , an optometrist, had secretly maneuvered to get the bill approved. Black has disassociated himself from the bill and never publicly lobbied for it. The Senate on Thursday gave tentative approval to a bill to allow the Department of Revenue impose a 20 percent collection fee on citizens who file their taxes late. Car Insurance Bills Move Several bills that would change the way auto insurers do business moved in the General Assembly last week, ensuring continued debate between the industry and independent body shop owners.
Insurance companies say the bill goes too far.
If you are not able to recommend a shop, then the consumer is faced with having to look through the Yellow Pages. But, as CJWR reported last week, small body shop owners don't think the bill goes far enough. They want to prohibit recommending altogether. There's nothing wrong with competition. But many times, they have no chance to compete.