2003 Regular Session

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