Automotive repair: Bureau of Automotive Repair.

Existing law, the Automotive Repair Act, provides for the licensure and regulation of automotive repair dealers. Under existing law, there is a Bureau of Automotive Repair, which is under the supervision of the Director of Consumer Affairs who is authorized to adopt and enforce those rules and regulations necessary to carry out this act. Existing law requires that in 2003, and every 4 years thereafter, the Joint Committee on Boards, Commissions, and Consumer Protection hold a public hearing to evaluate and review the effectiveness and efficiency of the bureau, as specified. This bill would instead require that the powers and duties of the bureau, as provided, be subject to review by the appropriate policy committees of the Legislature as if these provisions were scheduled to be repealed on January 1, 2019. Existing law requires the Governor to appoint, subject to confirmation by the Senate, a chief of the bureau. Under existing law, before a chief is appointed, the Governor is required to give due consideration to any person or persons recommended by the bureau. This bill would delete the due consideration provision.