Content Tagged: "Legislation"

Great location, wonderful networking, valuable education, busy show floor and memorable events made The ARA Show™ 2024 in New Orleans a huge success. See what attendees from Region Five had to say about their show experiences.

As technology evolves, off-road equipment benefits, giving both rental equipment owners and their customers more options to maximize productivity, performance and safety.

The chairs of the U.S. House Ways and Means Committee and Senate Finance Committee have agreed on a proposal that could address several of the tax policy priorities the American Rental Association (ARA) has been pursuing.

In 2022’s year-end wrap-up, we wrote about the then-recent midterm elections and how they would bode for the 118th session of Congress.

Across the nation the 2023-2024 school year is in full swing and parents and caregivers must juggle family responsibilities with job duties. 

The wave of artificial intelligence (AI) has swept across multiple industries, making its mark even in equipment and event rentals. Achille Ettorre, managing partner, GTA Equipment Rentals, Oakville, Ontario, Canada, has developed expertise in the rapidly progressing AI domain, making him a unique voice in the industry.

As a small business, the human resources (HR) function may take a back seat to the day-to-day operations, handling financial matters and marketing the business. However, the foundation of a small business is the workforce.

In March 2023, nearly 60 members of the American Rental Association (ARA) gathered in Washington, D.C., for the association’s National Legislative Caucus. 

Hello, American Rental Association (ARA) Region Five members. My name is Kirk Edwards, owner of Kit-Mo Rental & Supply Co. in Paducah, Ky. I also serve as ARA of Kentucky president. Business at my operation has been good. It is up from last year, which was our best in 10 years. 

New law that goes into effect Aug. 6, 2023, allows rental operators in Colorado to benefit from a lower inventory threshold when it comes to registering for the "Special Mobile Machinery Registration Exemption."

Catalytic converter thefts are skyrocketing, and a recent rash of such thefts has hit rental businesses in the Northeast.

On Friday, June 2, 2023, Colorado Gov. Jared Polis signed into law SB23-049 pertaining to “Special Mobile Machinery Registration Exemption.”

On May 25, 2023, a coalition of 21 organizations — including the American Rental Association — submitted a letter to the committees with jurisdiction over the Preventing Auto Recycling Theft (PART) Act, encouraging its passage.

Nearly 60 members of the American Rental Association (ARA) gathered in Washington, D.C., in March for ARA’s National Legislative Caucus. See what the experience was like for members from Region Four who took part. 

Nearly 60 members of the American Rental Association (ARA) gathered in Washington, D.C., March 28-30, 2023, for ARA’s National Legislative Caucus.

During The ARA Show™ 2023 in Orlando, Jeff Lignugaris of Northside Tool Rental, Atlanta, received the ARA Exemplary Service Award.

Hello American Rental Association (ARA) Region Four members. I’d like to start by saying how excited I am to represent you as the Region Four director and offer a big thank you to Bryce Puckett for his service the last three years. 

Several networking receptions will be offered throughout The ARA Show™ 2023.

To those who knew David Henderson, 82, Haslett, Mich., who died Oct. 31, 2022, he was the epitome of a rental guy, even though this wasn’t his first career. Learn more about his life and his impact on the industry, particularly for those in Michigan.

As of Jan. 1, 2023, Michigan rental operators of “qualified heavy equipment rental property” or QHERPP, are exempt from paying ad valorem taxes. Instead, they are required to collect a specific tax assessed an amount equal to 2 percent of the rental price. See what the guidelines are regarding this new law.  

American Rental Association (ARA) general members have approved Jeff Crotto, CERP, as the new president-elect for the association. 

A look back at government affairs in 2022.

The American Rental Association (ARA) Industry Awards Lunch held during The ARA Show™ always offers the perfect opportunity for show attendees to network, celebrate and honor those who have given back to the industry so generously. 

The legal landscape of employer-sponsored health coverage has been rapidly evolving. Choosing health insurance plan coverage options and insurance