SB 956

SACRAMENTO — Working to meet a midnight Friday deadline, lawmakers sent to Gov. Jerry Brown bills that would pave the way for implementation of federal health care reform, prevent state parks from closing for at least two years by allocating $20 million in previously undisclosed park funds and establish consumer protections for people who purchase used vehicles from so-called "buy here, pay here" car lots.

Those measures were among scores acted upon Thursday, with legislators preparing for Friday's final day to take up a major overhaul of public-employee pension regulations.

By Ben Adler, California Capitol Network

Three measures to regulate auto loans and other practices of the Buy Here Pay Here used-car industry are approved by committees.

By Ken Bensinger, Los Angeles Times
 
July 5, 2012
Legislation aiming to regulate the Buy Here Pay Here used car industry has survived key committee votes in Sacramento, bringing it significantly closer to final passage.

Bills by Assemblymen Bob Wieckowski (D-Fremont) and Mike Feuer (D-Los Angeles) won passage in a marathon state Senate Judiciary Committee session, just days before summer recess.

Used-car buyers would have greater protections

SACRAMENTO – Milestone protections for used-car buyers moved closer to the finish line Monday as a plan by Sen. Ted W. Lieu to crack down on predatory dealers passed its first Assembly policy review.