BILL · 2023–24 SESSION
HB 2028: Vehicle dealers
Concerning manufacturer and new dealer franchise agreements.
Summary
- Modifies the definition of "manufacturer" and establishes unlawful acts or practices applicable to manufacturers and dealers.
- Provides new requirements for manufacturers and dealers relating to warranty work, unfair practices, relevant market areas, and manufacturer incentive programs.
From the House Bill Report (HB 2028), written by the Legislature's nonpartisan staff. Read the full report ↗
Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the House floor
- IntroducedJan 8, 2024
- Out of committeeJan 31, 2024
- Passed Housestopped here
- Passed Senate
- Governor
- Law
- Prime sponsor
- Sharon Tomiko Santos (D-37)
- Introduced
- January 8, 2024 in the House
- Last action
- February 20, 2024
- Companion bill
- SB 5945
AN ACT Relating to manufacturer and new dealer franchise agreements;
Sponsors
Prime sponsor: Sharon Tomiko Santos (D-37)
6 co-sponsors (4 Democrats, 2 Republicans)
Votes
No recorded floor votes.
History
- House Rules "X" file.
- CPB - Executive action taken by committee.
- CPB - Majority; do pass.
- Referred to Rules 2 Review.
- First reading, referred to Consumer Protection & Business.
- Prefiled for introduction.
HB 2028 in other sessions
Bill numbers restart every two years, so the same number is a different bill in each session.
- HB 2028 (2025–26) Farmland purchases
- HB 2028 (2021–22) Narrows bridge/deferred tax
- HB 2028 (2019–20) Foster care assessments
- HB 2028 (2017–18) Legislative technology
- HB 2028 (2015–16) Chem dependency services/B&O
- HB 2028 (2013–14) Marijuana/negligent driving
- HB 2028 (2011–12) Executive ethics
- HB 2028 (2009–10) Vehicular homicide & assault