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BILL · 2009–10 SESSION · LATEST VERSION ESHB 2547

HB 2547: Motor vehicle franchises

Concerning franchise agreements between new motor vehicle dealers and manufacturers.

Summary

  • Modifies the provisions regarding motor vehicle manufacturer and dealer franchise agreements, including those related to terminations of franchises, warranty work, designated successors to franchise ownership, unfair practices, and transfers of dealerships.

From the Engrossed Substitute House Bill Report (ESHB 2547), written by the Legislature's nonpartisan staff. Read the full report ↗

Enacted Enacted · Chapter 178, Laws of 2010
  1. IntroducedJan 11, 2010
  2. Out of committeeFeb 3, 2010
  3. Passed HouseFeb 13, 2010
  4. Passed SenateMar 2, 2010
  5. GovernorMar 23, 2010
  6. LawMar 23, 2010
Prime sponsor
Steve Conway (D-29)
Introduced
January 11, 2010 in the House
Last action
March 23, 2010
Session law
Chapter 178, Laws of 2010
Companion bill
SB 6391
Versions
HB 2547, ESHB 2547

AN ACT Relating to franchise agreements between new motor vehicle dealers and manufacturers;

Sponsors

Prime sponsor: Steve Conway (D-29)

21 co-sponsors (13 Democrats, 8 Republicans)

Cary Condotta R-12Marcie Maxwell D-41Pat Sullivan D-47Dan Roach R-31Lynn Kessler D-24Mike Sells D-38Phyllis Gutierrez Kenney D-46Sherry Appleton D-23Ross Hunter D-48Jamie Pedersen D-43Dave Upthegrove D-33Bill Hinkle R-13Timm Ormsby D-3Jaime Herrera R-18Joel Kretz R-7Bob Hasegawa D-11Tom Campbell R-2Dean Takko D-19Larry Springer D-45Bruce Dammeier R-25Larry Haler R-8

Votes

House · Final Passage

Passed February 13, 2010
Version voted on: ESHB 2547
95 Yea 0 Nay 0 Absent 3 Excused
PartyYeaNayAbsentExcused
Democrat58003
Republican37000
How each member voted

Yea (95)

Excused (3)

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Senate · 3rd Reading & Final Passage as Amended by the Senate

Passed March 2, 2010
Version voted on: ESHB 2547
46 Yea 0 Nay 0 Absent 3 Excused
PartyYeaNayAbsentExcused
Democrat30001
Republican16002
How each member voted

Yea (46)

Excused (3)

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House · Final Passage as Amended by the Senate

Passed March 10, 2010
Version voted on: ESHB 2547
97 Yea 0 Nay 0 Absent 1 Excused
PartyYeaNayAbsentExcused
Democrat61000
Republican36001
How each member voted

Yea (97)

Excused (1)

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History

  1. Effective date 6/10/2010. (ESHB 2547)
  2. Chapter 178, 2010 Laws. (ESHB 2547)
  3. Governor signed. (ESHB 2547)
  4. President signed. (ESHB 2547)
  5. Speaker signed. (ESHB 2547)
  6. Delivered to Governor. (ESHB 2547)
  7. Passed final passage; yeas, 97; nays, 0; absent, 0; excused, 1. (ESHB 2547)
  8. House concurred in Senate amendments. (ESHB 2547)
  9. Rules suspended. Placed on Third Reading. (ESHB 2547)
  10. Committee amendment adopted with no other amendments. (ESHB 2547)
  11. Third reading, passed; yeas, 46; nays, 0; absent, 0; excused, 3. (ESHB 2547)
  12. Placed on second reading by Rules Committee. (ESHB 2547)
  13. Passed to Rules Committee for second reading. (ESHB 2547)
  14. LCCP - Majority; do pass with amendment(s). (ESHB 2547)
  15. First reading, referred to Labor, Commerce & Consumer Protection. (ESHB 2547)
  16. Third reading, passed; yeas, 95; nays, 0; absent, 0; excused, 3. (ESHB 2547)
  17. Rules suspended. Placed on Third Reading. (ESHB 2547)
  18. Floor amendment(s) adopted. (ESHB 2547)
  19. 1st substitute bill substituted. (ESHB 2547)
  20. 1st substitute bill substituted.
  21. Placed on second reading by Rules Committee. (ESHB 2547)
  22. Placed on second reading by Rules Committee.
  23. Passed to Rules Committee for second reading. (ESHB 2547)
  24. Passed to Rules Committee for second reading.
  25. CL - Majority; 1st substitute bill be substituted, do pass. (ESHB 2547)
  26. CL - Majority; 1st substitute bill be substituted, do pass.
  27. CL - Executive action taken by committee.
  28. First reading, referred to Commerce & Labor.
  29. Prefiled for introduction.

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