North Carolina 2019-2020 Session Status: Passed House 2 R cosponsors

HB 657 — Clarify Car Dealer Law applies to RVs.

Last action — Passed 2nd Reading

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    Introduced
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    In Committee
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    Passed House
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    Passed Senate
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    To Executive
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    Enacted

This bill died with 2019-2020 Session. It reached “Passed House” and never advanced before the session ended, so it can no longer move — a new version would have to be reintroduced in the current session.

This bill is no longer active — its legislative session has ended, so there is no live prognosis. It would have to be reintroduced in the current session to move again.

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What changed in the latest version

9 added · 8 removed

Plain-language change summary

The latest version of HB 657 adds the official title of the bill and specifies the referral process to the Transportation committee before moving to other legislative areas. The earlier draft did not include this detailed introduction or the referral process. These changes provide clearer information about the bill's purpose and its legislative path, which helps keep the public informed about how the bill will be considered and discussed in the General Assembly.

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GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF NORTH CAROLINA H.B.
GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF NORTH CAROLINA SESSION 2019 H 1 HOUSE BILL 657 Short Title:
657 Apr 9, 2019 SESSION 2019 HOUSE PRINCIPAL CLERK H D HOUSE BILL DRH10374-MW-96A Short Title:
For a complete list of sponsors, refer to the North Carolina General Assembly web site.
A BILL TO BE ENTITLED ANACTTOCLARIFY THEAPPLICABILITY OFTHEMOTOR VEHICLEDEALERS AND MANUFACTURERS LICENSING LAW TO RECREATIONAL VEHICLE DEALERS AND MANUFACTURERS.
Transportation, if favorable, Rules, Calendar, and Operations of the House April 10, 2019 A BILL TO BE ENTITLED ANACT TOCLARIFY THEAPPLICABILITY OFTHEMOTOR VEHICLEDEALERS AND MANUFACTURERS LICENSING LAW TO RECREATIONAL VEHICLE DEALERS AND MANUFACTURERS.
*DRH10374-MW-96A*
*H657-v-1*
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How this bill changes current law

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Compared against the N.C. General Statutes as published AI-generated reading aid — verify against the official bill.

The bill clarifies that existing motor vehicle dealer laws apply to recreational vehicle manufacturers and dealers in North Carolina.

  • G.S. 20-305.5

    The provisions of G.S. 20-305(4) through G.S. 20-305(28) and G.S. 20-305.2 to G.S. 20-305.4 and G.S. 20-305.1 to G.S. 20-305.4 shall not apply to manufacturers of or dealers in mobile or manufactured type housing or who sell or distribute only nonmotorized recreational trailers; provided, however, that unless specifically exempted, each of these provisions shall be applicable to all recreational vehicle manufacturers, factory branches, distributors, and distributor branches who sell or distribute any motorized recreational vehicles in this State. The provisions of G.S. 20-305.1 shall not apply to manufacturers of or dealers in mobile or manufactured type housing. → (l) The provisions of G.S. 20-305(4) through G.S. 20-305(28) and G.S. 20-305.2 to G.S. 20-305.4 and G.S. 20-305.1 to G.S. 20-305.4 shall not apply to manufacturers of or dealers in mobile or manufactured type housing or who sell or distribute only nonmotorized recreational trailers; provided, however, that unless specifically exempted, each of these provisions shall be applicable to all recreational vehicle manufacturers, factory branches, distributors, and distributor branches who sell or distribute any motorized recreational vehicles in this State. The provisions of G.S. 20-305.1 shall not apply to manufacturers of or dealers in mobile or manufactured type housing.

    This clarifies that existing regulations apply to motorized recreational vehicle manufacturers and dealers, while exempting certain types of housing.

  • New Section: § 20-305.8

    Applicability to recreational vehicle dealers and manufacturers. Unless otherwise specifically exempted, this Article shall apply to all dealers, wholesalers, sales representatives, manufacturers, factory branches, distributors, and distributor branches or other persons who sell or distribute any recreational vehicle, as defined in G.S. 20-4.01, in this State.

    This establishes that all recreational vehicle dealers and manufacturers in North Carolina must adhere to the specified motor vehicle dealer laws.

Action History

  1. Passed 2nd Reading

  2. Passed 3rd Reading

  3. Special Message Sent To Senate

  4. Special Message Received From House

  5. Passed 1st Reading

  6. Ref To Com On Rules and Operations of the Senate

  7. Reptd Fav

  8. Re-ref Com On Rules, Calendar, and Operations of the House

  9. Reptd Fav

  10. Cal Pursuant Rule 36(b)

  11. Placed On Cal For 05/07/2019

  12. Passed 1st Reading

  13. Ref to the Com on Transportation, if favorable, Rules, Calendar, and Operations of the House

  14. Filed

Sponsors

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3 sponsors · 1 co-sponsors · 175 not signed on

Sponsors (3)

Co-sponsors (1)

  • Wray

Not signed on (175)

175 members have not signed on to this bill.

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Votes

Second Reading

Passed 114 Yea · 0 Nay · 6 Other
Party YeaNayPresentNot Voting
Democratic 24001
Republican 30003
Unaffiliated 58002
U 2000
Total 114006
% of votes cast 95%0%0%5%
How each member voted (120)
Member Party Vote
Autry — Yea
Beasley — Yea
Black — Yea
Brewer — Yea
Clemmons — Yea
Farmer-Butterfield — Yea
Fisher — Yea
Floyd — Yea
Garrison — Yea
Gill — Yea
Graham — Yea
Harris — Yea
Holley — Yea
Hunt — Yea
Hunter — Yea
Insko — Yea
Jackson — Yea
Lucas — Yea
Martin — Yea
Montgomery — Yea
Queen — Yea
Richardson — Yea
Russell — Yea
Terry — Yea
vonHaefen — Yea
Wray — Yea
Boles — Yea
Bumgardner — Yea
Carter — Yea
Cleveland — Yea
Conrad — Yea
Davis — Yea
Dobson — Yea
Elmore — Yea
Faircloth — Yea
Fraley — Yea
Grange — Yea
Hardister — Yea
Henson — Yea
Horn — Yea
Hurley — Yea
Lewis — Yea
McElraft — Yea
McGrady — Yea
McNeill — Yea
Moore — Yea
Murphy — Yea
Presnell — Yea
Rogers — Yea
Saine — Yea
Sasser — Yea
Speciale — Yea
Szoka — Yea
Yarborough — Yea
Zachary — Yea
Gailliard — Not Voting
L. Johnson — Not Voting
C. Smith — Yea
K. Smith — Yea
R. Smith — Yea
Allison A. Dahle Democratic Yea
Amos L. Quick, III Democratic Yea
Becky Carney Democratic Yea
Brandon Lofton Democratic Yea
Brian Turner Democratic Yea
Brian Turner Democratic Yea
Carolyn G. Logan Democratic Yea
Cecil Brockman Democratic Yea
Cynthia Ball Democratic Yea
Dante Pittman Democratic Yea
Deb Butler Democratic Yea
Eric Ager Democratic Yea
Gale Adcock Democratic Yea
Garland E. Pierce Democratic Yea
Graig Meyer Democratic Yea
Joe John Democratic Yea
Marcia Morey Democratic Yea
Mary Belk Democratic Yea
Pricey Harrison Democratic Yea
Robert T. Reives, II Democratic Yea
Shelly Willingham Democratic Yea
Sydney Batch Democratic Not Voting
Terence Everitt Democratic Yea
Tracy Clark Democratic Yea
Zack Hawkins Democratic Yea
Bobby Hanig Republican Yea
Brenden H. Jones Republican Yea
Chris Humphrey Republican Yea
Dean Arp Republican Yea
Dennis Riddell Republican Yea
Destin Hall Republican Yea
Donna McDowell White Republican Yea
Donny Lambeth Republican Yea
Edward C. Goodwin Republican Yea
Frank Iler Republican Yea
Harry Warren Republican Yea
Hugh Blackwell Republican Not Voting
Jay Adams Republican Yea
Jimmy Dixon Republican Yea
John A. Torbett Republican Yea
John R. Bell, IV Republican Yea
John Sauls Republican Yea
Julia C. Howard Republican Yea
Keith Kidwell Republican Yea
Kelly E. Hastings Republican Not Voting
Kevin Corbin Republican Yea
Kyle Hall Republican Yea
Larry C. Strickland Republican Yea
Larry W. Potts Republican Yea
Lisa S. Barnes Republican Yea
Mark Brody Republican Yea
Mitchell S. Setzer Republican Not Voting
Phil Shepard Republican Yea
Sarah Stevens Republican Yea
Stephen M. Ross Republican Yea
Steve Jarvis Republican Yea
W. Ted Alexander Republican Yea
William D. Brisson Republican Yea
Carla D. Cunningham U Yea
Nasif Majeed U Yea

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Frequently asked questions

Who sponsors HB 657?
HB 657 is sponsored by Grange, Wray, Stephen M. Ross (Republican), and Brenden H. Jones (Republican).
What is the current status of HB 657?
This bill died with 2019-2020 Session. It reached “Passed House” and never advanced before the session ended, so it can no longer move — a new version would have to be reintroduced in the current session.
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