SENATE BILL 635

File Code: Vehicle Laws - Licensing and Registration Crossfiled with: HOUSE BILL 626

Sponsored By:

Senator Forehand

Entitled:

Vehicle Laws - Motor Vehicle Franchise Agreements

Synopsis:

Prohibiting a motor vehicle franchisor from entering into an agreement establishing or relocating a new motor vehicle dealer within a relevant market area where the same line make is represented under specified conditions; providing that a franchisor has a specified right of first refusal in the proposed transfer of ownership interest in a dealership; prohibiting a franchisor from disapproving a claim for compensation under specified circumstances; etc.

History by Legislative Date

Senate Action

2/10

First Reading Senate Rules

2/14

Re-referred Finance

2/26

Hearing 3/18 at 1:00 p.m.

3/18

Hearing cancelled

3/20

Re-referred Judicial Proceedings

3/21

Hearing 3/27 at 1:00 p.m.

House Action

No Action

Bill indexed under the following Subjects:

FRANCHISES

HEARINGS

MOTOR VEHICLES -see also- ABANDONED; AMBULANCES; BUSES; etc.

MOTOR VEHICLE ADMINISTRATION

MOTOR VEHICLE DEALERS AND SALESMEN

NOTICES

Bill affects the following Statutes:

Transportation

( 15-209.1 , 15-211 , 15-212 )

Documents:

Bill Text: First Reading (PDF), Third Reading, Enrolled

Fiscal Note: Available (PDF)

Amendments: None offered