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Latest HB258 News
Tonight, Ed Osbourne delivered the great news that HB258 has passed the House of Representatives with an overwhelming vote of 39-2. All shop owners in Delaware now have light at the end of the tunnel in reducing the time required to conduct a Garage Keepers Lien in the future. Be sure to attend our scheduled meeting this, Thursday March 28th, to hear all the details. Our guest speaker for the evening is Delaware Insurance Commissioner, Karen Weldin Stewart.
BIG NEWS!!!
SAVE THE DATE! MONDAY NIGHT, APRIL 30TH.
The special guest for our April Meeting will be State of Delaware Governor Jack Markell. This will be a very special event for the DASP and the event will be subsidized for all members in good standing. We encourage you to invite one other person such as wives, partners, business associates or significant other to this meeting. Stay tuned for more information and the exact location.
Update HB 258 (Garage Lien Law)
Yesterday, Ed Osbourne & Greg Buckley were present for the House of Representatives committee vote on HB258 which was unanimously approved by all in attendance. Rep. Bennett gave a very impressive description of the need for streamlining the current agonizing process between DMV and the courts to remove these unwanted vehicles from our premises. Ed and Greg personally thanked Rep. Bennett and all of the dedicated legislators for their time and considerations. The next step for the HB 258 is a run through the House floor and then off to the Senate.
DNREC – Public Workshop – SB215
The following Workshops have been scheduled to learn about and discuss various aspects of revisions proposed to DNREC’s Air Quality Regulation 1131 in order to incorporate the CERTIFIED EMISSION REPAIR TECHNICIAN PERMIT requirements stipulated by SB215. Click on the following links for more information and Workshop times;
New Castle County- http://calendar.delaware.gov/eGov/Calendar.nsf/Meetings/60CD5867BFC0A3C685257855006CC935?open
Kent County- http://calendar.delaware.gov/eGov/Calendar.nsf/Meetings/6078339E6478B7CB85257855006F4659?open
Sussex County- http://calendar.delaware.gov/eGov/Calendar.nsf/Meetings/99C57E002E16E27E85257855006E11F1?open
A Good Read – “The Chicken and the Egg”
Involvement and Commitment: Risks and Rewards
Mitch Schneider, contributor
At a recent ASA-Texas, Automotive Service Association affiliate meeting, Mitch Schneider shared his thoughts on the impact changes in our culture have had on our institutions and associations; and, how these institutions and associations were going to have to adjust in order to survive. More…
D.E.E.P. – DNREC Follow-up
Per a communication from Pete Rudloff, here are the highlights of the meeting:
D.E.E.P. Meeting with DNREC
Ed Osbourne, Pete Rudloff and Steve Buckley traveled to Dover today to meet with representatives from DNREC to discuss the future of the D.E.E.P. program. More to follow….
Board Meeting
The Board of Directors met tonight to discuss this years agenda. Topics included the D.E.E.P. program, future meeting topics and a couple legislative items.
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