F52F1DD9BF8CC64787258C45006A67C9 Hearing Summary

The committee took a recess.

The committee came
back to order.



Senators Jodeh
and Snyder introduced Senate Bill 25-160, concerning motor vehicle sales
by manufacturer affiliates. The bill expands the definition of motor vehicle
manufacturer to include affiliates and modifies manufacturer restrictions
related to owning or operating dealerships and service centers. The sponsors
distributed Amendments L.001, L.002, L.003, and L.005 (Attachments D, E,
F, and G).

Don Hicks, representing Shortline Auto Group, testified in support of the bill. Alex Young, representing LHM Volkswagen Lakewood, was available to answer committee questions. Anthony Banno, representing Phil Long Dealerships, testified in support of the bill.



The panelists responded to questions from the committee.

Steve Powers, representing McDonald Automotive, testified in support of the bill. Cindy Vieyra, representing Cindy Titles, testified in support of the bill. Danny Madigan, representing Auto Nation, testified in support of the bill.



The panelists responded to questions from the committee.

Mr. Jep Seman, representing
the Alliance For Automotive Innovation, testified to amend the bill. Shannon
Fender, representing Scout Motors, testified in opposition to the bill.
Travis Madsen, representing Southwest Energy Efficiency Project, testified
in opposition to the bill. Mr. Mike Salisbury, representing the Colorado
Energy Office, testified in opposition to the bill.



The panelists
responded to questions from the committee.

Jia Meeks, Colorado Automobile Dealers Association, testified in support of the bill.

The sponsors explained the purpose of Amendments L.001, L.002, L.003, and L.005.

Senators Snyder and Jodeh provided concluding remarks on the bill. Committee members commented on the bill.