A4066B

Assembly Bill 4066B, sponsored by Assemblymember Burgos and relating to amendments to the Vehicle and Traffic Law, was laid aside during Senate floor consideration. Sen. Lanza requested the procedural action, which was granted by Acting President Cooney. The bill was not brought to a vote.

The Senate passed legislation amending the Vehicle and Traffic Law to regulate auto repair compensation on a 59-2 vote, with Sens. Borrello and Breslin voting in opposition. The bill, sponsored by Assemblymember Burgos and carried in the Senate by Sen. Kennedy, eliminates a two-tiered compensation system where auto technicians are paid different rates for warranty versus non-warranty work. Kennedy cited successful implementation in 10 states, including an Illinois study showing worker wages increased 3-7 percent and generating $302 million in economic growth. However, Sen. Borrello raised concerns that the bill contains no explicit guarantee technicians will receive higher wages and lacks guardrails present in other states, warning it could increase vehicle costs by $1,200 and incentivize cross-border purchases in Pennsylvania. The bill takes effect immediately.