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2011 Regular Session

Senate Bill 775

Prohibits manufacturer, distributor or importer of motor vehicles from requiring franchisee to enter into site-control agreement.

Became law as Chapter 177, Oregon Laws 2011, signed June 1, 2011, 104 days after it was filed. In force from January 1, 2012.

What it does

The synopsis the Legislative Assembly published with the bill.

Prohibits manufacturer, distributor or importer of motor vehicles from requiring franchisee to enter into site-control agreement. <i>Prohibits manufacturer, distributor or importer from denying dealer right to return parts or accessories sold through required automated ordering system. Prohibits threats to impose detriment or withhold benefit in exchange for dealer's waiver of right to which dealer is entitled. Modifies time frame for conducting audits of paid claims for dealer compensation. Specifies reasons for which dealer's compensation claim may be denied. Establishes requirements for imposing charge-backs.</i>] <b>Prohibits manufacturer, distributor or importer of motor vehicles from terminating, canceling, failing to renew or failing to approve sale, transfer or assignment of franchise agreement on grounds that dealer of motor vehicles owns, has investment in, participates in management of or holds franchise agreement with other manufacturer, distributor or importer or has franchises with more than one manufacturer, distributor or importer under certain circumstances.</b>

Sponsors

Who carried the bill in each chamber, and who signed on. Each name leads to the member's page.

In the Senate

    1 co-sponsor

    SBTED

    Its course

    February 17 to June 1, 2011, on one scale. In the top row each mark is a day something happened; taller marks are busier days.

    Each committee stop sits inside its chamber.

    Every action19 actions on 16 days

    In the SenateFeb 17 to Apr 1961 days

    Waiting for a committeeFeb 17 to Feb 225 days

    Business, Transportation and Economic DevelopmentFeb 22 to Apr 1451 days

    In the House of RepresentativesApr 19 to May 1829 days

    Waiting for a committeeApr 19 to Apr 223 days

    Business and LaborApr 22 to May 1220 days

    With the GovernorMay 18 to Jun 114 days

    Votes

    Yeas to nays, as the Legislative Assembly recorded them. Committee votes are set in.

    • Senate, third reading29–0

      Passed · Apr 19 · 1 present

    • House of Representatives, third reading58–1

      Passed · May 18 · 1 present

    Amendments

    Each amendment offered, and what became of it.

    • Senate committee amendmentAdopted

      Adopted Apr 14

    Text

    Each version as the Legislative Assembly printed it.

    l9n doesn't hold this bill's text yet.

    What happened

    In l9n's words, one line for each step. Every action as the Legislative Assembly published it is below.

    In the Senate Feb 17 – Apr 19

    1. Feb 17Introduced
    2. Feb 22Sent to Business, Transportation and Economic Development
    3. Apr 7Heard in Business, Transportation and Economic Development
    4. Apr 11Heard in Business, Transportation and Economic Development
    5. Apr 14Business, Transportation and Economic Development recommended it as amended
    6. Apr 18Read a second time
    7. Apr 19Passed the Senate, 29 to 0

    In the House of Representatives Apr 20 – May 18

    1. Apr 20Arrived in the House of Representatives
    2. Apr 22Sent to Business and Labor
    3. May 9Heard in Business and Labor
    4. May 12Business and Labor recommended it
    5. May 17Read a second time
    6. May 18Passed the House of Representatives, 58 to 1

    To the Governor May 19 – Jun 1

    1. May 19Signed in the Senate
    2. May 26Signed in the House of Representatives
    3. Jun 1Signed by the Governor
    4. Became chapter 177 of Oregon Laws 2011
    5. In force from January 1, 2012
    All 19 actions, as published
    1. Feb 17Introduction and first reading. Referred to President's desk.Senate
    2. Feb 22Referred to Business, Transportation and Economic Development.Senate
    3. Apr 7Public Hearing held.Senate
    4. Apr 11Work Session held.Senate
    5. Apr 14Recommendation: Do pass with amendments. (Printed A-Eng.)Senate
    6. Apr 18Second reading.Senate
    7. Apr 19Third reading. Carried by Edwards. Passed.Senate
    8. Apr 19Verger, Winters declared potential conflict of interest.Senate
    9. Apr 20First reading. Referred to the desks of the Co-Speakers.House of Representatives
    10. Apr 22Referred to Business and Labor.House of Representatives
    11. May 9Public Hearing and Work Session held.House of Representatives
    12. May 12Recommendation: Do pass and be placed on Consent Calendar.House of Representatives
    13. May 17Second reading.House of Representatives
    14. May 18Read third time under Consent Calendar. Passed.House of Representatives
    15. May 19President signed.Senate
    16. May 26Co-Speakers signed.House of Representatives
    17. Jun 1Governor signed.Senate
    18. Jun 1Chapter 177, 2011 Laws.Senate
    19. Jun 1Effective date, January 1, 2012.Senate