The bill amends Section 8G of chapter 26 of the General Laws to restructure the composition and appointment process of the auto damage appraiser licensing board. The new language specifies that the board will consist of four members appointed by the governor, with two members affiliated with the auto body repair industry and two affiliated with casualty insurance companies. Additionally, the attorney general will appoint two members: one from their office and one affiliated with either an auto body repair shop or an insurance company. The commissioner of the division of occupational licensure will appoint a chair who is not affiliated with either industry.

The bill also establishes that appointments to the board will be for three-year terms, with a limit of two consecutive terms for any member. Furthermore, it mandates that any vacancy on the board must be filled within 60 days. This restructuring aims to ensure a balanced representation of interests from both the auto body repair and insurance sectors while maintaining oversight by the attorney general and the division of occupational licensure.

Statutes affected:
Bill Text: 26-8G