MOTOR VEH FRANCHISE RIGHTS Senate SponsorsSen. Martin A. Sandoval-Karen McConnaughay and Napoleon Harris, III House Sponsors(Rep. John C. D'Amico-Michael D. Unes, Ryan Spain and Joe Sosnowski) 8/24/2017SenatePublic Act . . . . . . . . . 100-0308 815 ILCS 710/1.1from Ch. 121 1/2, par. 751.1815 ILCS 710/1.5 new815 ILCS 710/2from Ch. 121 1/2, par. 752815 ILCS 710/4from Ch. 121 1/2, par. 754815 ILCS 710/12from Ch. 121 1/2, par. 762Amends the Motor Vehicle Franchise Act. Provides additional findings that the regulation of motor vehicle manufacturers creates a system for servicing vehicles and complying with warranties. Provides that paying manufacturer's and distributor's fees under the Illinois Vehicle Code constitutes agreement with the terms of the Motor Vehicle Franchise Act. Limits the ability of a manufacturer to penalize a dealer if a customer resells or exports a vehicle. Limits a manufacturer from requiring dealer improvements or requiring that dealers use specific vendors for improvements. Effective immediately.Senate Floor Amendment No. 3 Removes a provision deeming payment of fees under the Illinois Vehicle Code to be agreeing to be subject to the terms of the Motor Vehicle Franchise Act. Provides that it is an unfair practice to take (rather than take or threaten to take) adverse action against a dealer if a customer violated a prohibition on exporting a vehicle purchased from the dealer. Makes changes in provisions relating to facility alterations. Imposes limits on a manufacturer's or distributor's exercise of a right of first refusal when a dealership is sold or transferred. Removes a provision prohibiting direct sales by manufacturers. 2/9/2017SenateFiled with Secretary by Sen. Martin A. Sandoval 2/9/2017SenateFirst Reading 2/9/2017SenateReferred to Assignments 2/27/2017SenateAdded as Chief Co-Sponsor Sen. Karen McConnaughay 2/28/2017SenateAssigned to Transportation 3/8/2017SenatePostponed - Transportation 3/8/2017SenateAdded as Co-Sponsor Sen. Napoleon Harris, III 3/15/2017SenateDo Pass Transportation; 011-000-000 3/15/2017SenatePlaced on Calendar Order of 2nd Reading March 16, 2017 4/5/2017SenateSenate Floor Amendment No. 1 Filed with Secretary by Sen. Martin A. Sandoval 4/5/2017SenateSenate Floor Amendment No. 1 Referred to Assignments 4/20/2017SenateSenate Floor Amendment No. 2 Filed with Secretary by Sen. Martin A. Sandoval 4/20/2017SenateSenate Floor Amendment No. 2 Referred to Assignments 4/25/2017SenateSenate Floor Amendment No. 1 Pursuant to Senate Rule 3-8 (b-1), this amendment will remain in the Committee on Assignments. 4/27/2017SenateSenate Floor Amendment No. 2 Pursuant to Senate Rule 3-8 (b-1), this amendment will remain in the Committee on Assignments. 4/28/2017SenateRule 2-10 Third Reading Deadline Established As May 31, 2017 5/1/2017SenateSenate Floor Amendment No. 3 Filed with Secretary by Sen. Martin A. Sandoval 5/1/2017SenateSenate Floor Amendment No. 3 Referred to Assignments 5/5/2017SenateSenate Floor Amendment No. 3 Assignments Refers to Transportation 5/9/2017SenateSenate Floor Amendment No. 3 Postponed - Transportation 5/18/2017SenateSenate Floor Amendment No. 3 Recommend Do Adopt Transportation; 014-000-000 5/18/2017SenateSecond Reading 5/18/2017SenateSenate Floor Amendment No. 3 Adopted; Sandoval 5/18/2017SenatePlaced on Calendar Order of 3rd Reading May 19, 2017 5/19/2017SenateThird Reading - Passed; 051-000-000 5/19/2017SenateSenate Floor Amendment No. 1 Tabled Pursuant to Rule 5-4(a) 5/19/2017SenateSenate Floor Amendment No. 2 Tabled Pursuant to Rule 5-4(a) 5/19/2017HouseArrived in House 5/19/2017HouseChief House Sponsor Rep. John C. D'Amico 5/19/2017HouseFirst Reading 5/19/2017HouseReferred to Rules Committee 5/22/2017HouseAssigned to Transportation: Regulation, Roads & Bridges Committee 5/22/2017HouseMotion Filed to Suspend Rule 21 Transportation: Regulation, Roads & Bridges Committee; Rep. Lou Lang 5/22/2017HouseMotion Prevailed 5/23/2017HouseDo Pass / Short Debate Transportation: Regulation, Roads & Bridges Committee; 006-004-000 5/23/2017HousePlaced on Calendar 2nd Reading - Short Debate 5/23/2017HouseAdded Alternate Chief Co-Sponsor Rep. Michael D. Unes 5/24/2017HouseSecond Reading - Short Debate 5/24/2017HouseHeld on Calendar Order of Second Reading - Short Debate 5/25/2017HouseAdded Alternate Co-Sponsor Rep. Ryan Spain 5/26/2017HouseFinal Action Deadline Extended-9(b) May 31, 2017 5/31/2017HouseAdded Alternate Co-Sponsor Rep. Joe Sosnowski 5/31/2017HousePlaced on Calendar Order of 3rd Reading - Short Debate 5/31/2017HouseThird Reading - Short Debate - Passed 113-000-000 5/31/2017SenatePassed Both Houses 6/29/2017SenateSent to the Governor 8/24/2017SenateGovernor Approved 8/24/2017SenateEffective Date August 24, 2017 8/24/2017SenatePublic Act . . . . . . . . . 100-0308