Warranty/recall bill keeps on rolling to final passage, money for EV rebates not included in budget Session 2022, Issue 7 February 28, 2022 LISTEN to this week’s Capitol Briefs in our 7-minute podcast on: Apple | Google | Spotify | Stream online (no app required) Bills from each opposing Chamber are now being heard, and politics is
Capitol Briefs 2023 | Issue 2
Unanimous, bipartisan support for franchise bills Note: Both the House and Senate versions of VADA’s franchise protection bills passed the full chambers with unanimous support on January 25. We will bring you a full report in coming days. The article below is from January 23. 2023 Session, Issue 2 January 23, 2023 Priority Automotive’s James
Capitol Briefs 2023 | Issue 5
A slower week as franchise legislation heads to Governor 2023 Session, Issue 5 February 13, 2023 Last week was General Assembly’s “crossover” period when the bills from the House move to the Senate to be discussed and voted on, and vice versa. The week consisted of numerous and lengthy floor sessions, mostly revolving around the
Capitol Briefs 2023 | Issue 6
“Kill” week as House and Senate committees vote down legislation 2023 Session, Issue 6 February 20, 2023 Last week, the General Assembly focused on partisan policy. Many of bills backed by Republicans that passed the House moved to the Senate, and Democrat-backed legislation from the Senate moved to the House. This leads to a trend
Capitol Briefs 2023 | Issue 7
As Commonwealth waits for budget, successful session for Virginia dealers comes to close Franchise protections. Untaxed diagnostic labor. Home solicitation amendments. Loud exhausts getting study. EV mandates remain in place. 2023 Session, Issue 7 February 27, 2023 A two-year biennial budget was adopted during the 2022 session and signed into law in June. That budget
Capitol Briefs 2023 | Issue 4
At Crossover, a look at where dealer bills stand 2023 Session, Issue 4 February 6, 2023 This week is the halfway point of the General Assembly and known as “Crossover,” when bills from the House of Delegates move to the Senate to be discussed and voted on, and vice versa. Crossover marks a moment when
Capitol Briefs 2023 | Issue 3
As franchise bills move, a look at Tesla bill and other dealer issues 2023 Session, Issue 3 January 30, 2023 The second full week of the General Assembly was busy as VADA’s franchise bills (HB 1469/SB 871) moved through the House and Senate unanimously. The identical bills now swap chambers and run through the same
Capitol Briefs 2023 | Issue 1
Start of session and introduction of VADA’s groundbreaking Franchise Protection Bills 2023 Session, Issue 1 January 16, 2023 Before we start, if you have not taken one minute to sign a letter to your state Delegate and Senator urging them to support our dealer franchise protection legislation, do so here and share that link with your
Capitol Briefs 2022 | Issue 8
Warranty/recall bill and overtime legislation are on the road to the governor’s desk Session 2022, Issue 8 March 7, 2022 LISTEN to this week’s Capitol Briefs, featuring VADA VP of Legislative Affairs Ralston King, on: Apple | Google | Spotify | Stream online (no app required) The 2022 General Assembly session is on day 53 of 60.
Capitol Briefs 2022 | Issue 5
Work continues on Warranty/Recall Fair Reimbursement legislation Session 2022, Issue 5 February 14, 2022 Greetings from VADA, “Crossover” day, tomorrow (Tuesday), is the deadline for each General Assembly chamber to complete work on its own bills before the bills cross over to the other chamber. Last week, the House and Senate raced to finish their