2007 Regular Session

SENATE BILL 640

CHAPTER NUMBER: 342
File Code: Commercial Law - Consumer Protection Crossfiled with: HOUSE BILL 747
Sponsored By:
Senator Raskin
Entitled:
Consumer Protection - Motor Vehicle Manufacturers - Warranty Adjustment Programs

Synopsis:

Requiring a specified invoice and specified authorization of repairs form to include a specified notice about motor vehicle manufacturer warranty adjustment programs; requiring a manufacturer of motor vehicles sold in the State to establish procedures under which specified consumers receive notice of specified adjustment programs and, on request, are provided with specified information; requiring a motor vehicle manufacturer to ensure that a purchaser of a new motor vehicle receives specified notice at the time of purchase; etc.

History by Legislative and Calendar Date

Senate Action
2/2
First Reading Finance
2/28
Hearing 3/13 at 1:00 p.m.
3/30
Favorable with Amendments Report by Finance
3/28
Favorable with Amendments Report Adopted
Second Reading Passed with Amendments
3/29
Third Reading Passed (46-0)
4/4
Returned Passed
House Action
3/28
First Reading House Rules and Executive Nominations
4/4
Re-referred Economic Matters
Hearing 4/5 at 1:00 p.m.
4/9
Favorable Report by Economic Matters
4/3
Favorable Report Adopted
Second Reading Passed
4/4
Third Reading Passed (140-0)
Action after passage in Senate and House
5/8
Approved by the Governor
- Chapter 342

Bill indexed under the following Subjects:

Automotive Repair
Consumer Protection -see also- Unfair Trade Practices
Disclosure
Electronic Government
Forms
Motor Vehicles -see also- Aband Veh; Ambulances; Buses; etc.
Motor Vehicle Administration
Motor Vehicle Dealers and Salesmen
Notices
Penalties
Unfair Trade Practices
Warranties

Bill affects the following Statutes:

Commercial Law
( 14-1003 , 14-1008 , 14-1401 , 14-1402 , 14-1403 )

Documents:

Bill Text (Displayed in PDF Format): First Reading, Third Reading, Enrolled, Chapter
Fiscal and Policy Note (Displayed in PDF Format): Available
Amendments (Displayed in PDF Format):
Senate
Number: 877272/01     Offered on: March 30, 2007   at: 11:07 a.m.     Status: Adopted
Roll Call Votes (Legislative dates are shown):
Senate
March 29, 2007: Third Reading Passed (46-0)
House
April 4, 2007: Third Reading Passed (140-0)