2009 Senate Bill 363 / Public Act 33

Impose RV dealer/manufacturer regulatory regime

Introduced in the Senate

March 11, 2009

Introduced by Sen. Jason Allen (R-37)

To impose state regulation on the terms of commercial relationships between recreational vehicle manufacturers, wholesalers, warrantors, and dealers. The terms of these relationships are currently voluntary and are the product of negotiations and contractual agreements between the parties. The bill would authorize the state to enforce certain exclusive dealer “territories” and other commercial relationships, in a manner similar to regulations which apply under current law to new car dealers and manufacturers.

Referred to the Committee on Commerce and Tourism

March 26, 2009

Reported without amendment

With the recommendation that the substitute (S-1) be adopted and that the bill then pass.

March 31, 2009

Substitute offered

To replace the previous version of the bill with one that revises details but does not change the substance of the bill as previously described.

The substitute passed by voice vote

April 1, 2009

Passed in the Senate 37 to 0 (details)

Received in the House

April 1, 2009

Referred to the Committee on Natural Resources, Tourism, and Outdoor Recreation

April 21, 2009

Reported without amendment

Without amendment and with the recommendation that the bill pass.

April 23, 2009

Amendment offered by Rep. Joel Sheltrown (D-103)

To tie-bar the bill to House Bill 4781 instead of the similar Senate Bill 362, making this a "bicameral" legislative package.

The amendment passed by voice vote

Passed in the House 99 to 5 (details)

To impose state regulation on the terms of commercial relationships between recreational vehicle manufacturers, wholesalers, warrantors, and dealers. The terms of these relationships are currently voluntary and are the product of negotiations and contractual agreements between the parties. The bill would authorize the state to enforce certain exclusive dealer “territories” and other commercial relationships, in a manner similar to regulations which apply under current law to new car dealers and manufacturers.

Received in the Senate

May 20, 2009

Passed in the Senate 34 to 0 (details)

To concur with the House-passed version of the bill.

Signed by Gov. Jennifer Granholm

June 4, 2009