From MEMA Washington Insider

Last week, the Michigan legislature finalized a bill that discourages the use of aftermarket and remanufactured parts used during vehicle repairs. The legislation directs that only Original Equipment (OE) parts can be used for several common categories of vehicle repairs, and would only allow for non-OE parts to be used if the consumer directs a repair facility in writing to use aftermarket parts. If enacted, this bill will have serious consequences on the aftermarket industry’s manufacturing demand, jobs and existing parts stock, says Motor & Equipment Manufacturers Association (MEMA). It also would limit consumer ability to have choices with respect to how to have their vehicles repaired, and would increase their costs.

After urging the Michigan legislature to reject the bill, MEMA sent a strongly worded letter to Gov. Rick Snyder requesting a veto of this anti-competitive bill. A copy of the letter can be found here.  In addition, members of the Automotive Aftermarket Suppliers Association and Motor & Equipment Remanufacturers Association have been sent an action alert, so that they may also contact Gov. Snyder directly and urge a veto. MEMA also sent a copy of the letter to Michigan Attorney General Bill Schuette, asking that he weigh in on the bill given the legal issues involved. Finally, MEMA engaged with members of the Michigan Congressional Delegation and requested that they contact Gov. Snyder directly and express concerns with the bill.

If your company has employees in Michigan or does business within the state, MEMA is asking you to contact the Governor and urge him to veto House Bill 4344.