January 28, 1999

Mr. Speaker:

Your BUSINESS AND INDUSTRY COMMITTEE, to whom has been referred

HOUSE BILL 40

has had it under consideration and reports same with recommendation that it DO PASS, amended as follows:

1. On page 8, lines 21 through 25 and on page 9, lines 1 through 8, strike the underscored language and insert in lieu thereof:

"A manufacturer, distributor or representative shall send a letter by certified mail approving or withholding consent within sixty calendar days of receiving the completed application forms and related information requested by a manufacturer or distributor as provided below. A manufacturer, distributor or representative shall send its existing motor vehicle dealer the necessary application forms and identify the related information required within twenty calendar days of receiving written notice from the existing motor vehicle dealer of the proposed sale or transfer. No manufacturer, distributor or representative shall require any information not requested in the twenty-day period, and submission of the information requested within that period together with a completed form of the application provided shall constitute a completed application form. Any request for consent shall be deemed granted, and the manufacturer, distributor or representative shall be estopped from denying the consent, if the consent has not been expressly withheld during the applicable sixty-day period;".,

and thence referred to the JUDICIARY COMMITTEE.

Respectfully submitted,

Debbie A. Rodella, Vice Chairwoman

Adopted Not Adopted

(Chief Clerk) (Chief Clerk)

The roll call vote was 10 For 0 Against

Yes: 10

Excused: Luna, Lutz

Absent: None

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