THE SENATE

THE TWENTY-SECOND LEGISLATURE

REGULAR SESSION OF 2003

COMMITTEE ON COMMERCE, CONSUMER PROTECTION, AND HOUSING

Senator Ron Menor, Chair

Senator Rosalyn H. Baker, Vice Chair

MEASURES DEFERRED TO THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 27, 2003

TIME:

9:00am

PLACE:

Conference Room 016

State Capitol

415 South Beretania Street

 

DECISION MAKING ON THE FOLLOWING MEASURE(S):

(Deferred from Friday, February 21, 2003)

SB 680

(SSCR106)

RELATING TO TOWING.

Requires commercial tow trucks to be registered and to display distinguishing license plates and decals. Provides that the director of finance shall establish a schedule of tow truck registration fees. Provides that noncompliance with registration requirements prohibits the tow operator to collect charges for a tow or as a condition to release a towed vehicle.

TMG, CPH

SB 1201

SD1

(SSCR261)

RELATING TO MOTOR VEHICLE FRANCHISES.

Protects against unfair termination of motor vehicle franchise agreements; protects against a franchisor requiring a franchisee to order unwanted vehicles; prevents discriminatory practices against motor vehicle franchisees by manufacturers and distributors; effective 7/1/2050. (SD1)

TMG, CPH
     

 

No testimony will be accepted.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION, PLEASE CALL THE COMMITTEE CLERK AT 586-6740.