SB 650 — Clarify Auto Dealer Laws Govern RV sales.
Last action — Passed 2nd Reading
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✓Introduced
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✓In Committee
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3Passed Senate
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4Passed House
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5To Executive
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6Enacted
This bill died with 2021-2022 Session. It reached “Passed Senate” 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This bill is no longer active — its legislative session has ended, so there is no live prognosis.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.
Bill Text
What changed in the latest version
8 added · 9 removedPlain-language change summary
The recent changes to Senate Bill 650 include the addition of specific details about the roles of distributors and branches involved in selling or distributing recreational vehicles. The previous version did not clearly define these roles. This clarification is important because it establishes formal guidelines about responsibilities in the recreational vehicle market, which can help protect consumers and ensure fair practices.
FILED SENATE GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF NORTH CAROLINA AprSESSION 6, 2021 S.B.S 1 SENATE BILL 650 Short Title:
650 SESSION 2021 PRINCIPAL CLERK S D SENATE BILL DRS45276-MW-88 Short Title:
Rules and Operations of the Senate April 7, 2021 A BILL TO BE ENTITLED AN ACT TO CLARIFY THAT THE MOTOR VEHICLE DEALERS AND MANUFACTURERS LICENSING LAW GOVERNS RECREATIONAL VEHICLE DEALERS AND MANUFACTURERS.
Unless otherwise specifically exempted, the provisions of this Article shall be applicable to all dealers, wholesalers, sales representatives, manufacturers, factory branches, distributors, and distributorbranches or otherpersonswho sell or distributeanydistributeanyrecreational recreational vehicle as these terms are defined in G.S.
*DRS45276-MW-88**S650-v-1*
Compared against the N.C. General Statutes as published AI-generated reading aid — verify against the official bill.
The bill clarifies that specific provisions of the motor vehicle dealers and manufacturers licensing law apply to recreational vehicle dealers and manufacturers, ensuring they are subject to the same regulations as motor vehicle dealers under certain conditions.
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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 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.→ The provisions of G.S. 20-305(4) through G.S. 20-305(28) and G.S. 20-305.2 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 change clarifies that the licensing laws specifically apply to recreational vehicle dealers unless explicitly exempted.
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Article 12 of Chapter 20
§ 20-305.8. Article is applicable to recreational dealers and manufacturers. Unless otherwise specifically exempted, the provisions of this Article shall be applicable to all dealers, wholesalers, sales representatives, manufacturers, factory branches, distributors, and distributor branches or other persons who sell or distribute any recreational vehicle as these terms are defined in G.S. 20-4.01.
This addition establishes that the provisions in Article 12 apply to all recreational vehicle dealers and manufacturers unless otherwise exempted.
Action History
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Passed 2nd Reading
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Passed 3rd Reading
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Special Message Sent To House
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Special Message Received From Senate
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Passed 1st Reading
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Ref To Com On Rules, Calendar, and Operations of the House
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Reptd Fav
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Reptd Fav
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Re-ref Com On Rules and Operations of the Senate
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Withdrawn From Com
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Re-ref to Commerce and Insurance. If fav, re-ref to Rules and Operations of the Senate
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Passed 1st Reading
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Ref To Com On Rules and Operations of the Senate
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Filed
Sponsors
- Jim Burgin · Cosponsor
Sponsorship breakdown
Export CSV (upgrade) →0 sponsors · 1 co-sponsors · 178 not signed on
Sponsors (0)
None.
Co-sponsors (1)
- Jim Burgin Republican
Not signed on (178)
178 members have not signed on to this bill.
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Votes
| Party | Yea | Nay | Present | Not Voting |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Democratic | 11 | 0 | 0 | 2 |
| Unaffiliated | 17 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Republican | 19 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Total | 47 | 0 | 0 | 3 |
| % of votes cast | 94% | 0% | 0% | 6% |
How each member voted (50)
| Member | Party | Vote |
|---|---|---|
| Bazemore | — | Yea |
| deViere | — | Yea |
| Fitch | — | Yea |
| Foushee | — | Yea |
| Marcus | — | Yea |
| Nickel | — | Yea |
| Woodard | — | Yea |
| Ballard | — | Yea |
| Edwards | — | Yea |
| Harrington | — | Yea |
| Krawiec | — | Yea |
| Perry | — | Yea |
| Proctor | — | Yea |
| Steinburg | — | Yea |
| Johnson | — | Not Voting |
| D. Davis | — | Yea |
| J. Jackson | — | Yea |
| P. Newton | — | Yea |
| Dan Blue | Democratic | Yea |
| DeAndrea Salvador | Democratic | Yea |
| Gladys A. Robinson | Democratic | Yea |
| Jay J. Chaudhuri | Democratic | Yea |
| Joyce Waddell | Democratic | Yea |
| Julie Mayfield | Democratic | Yea |
| Michael Garrett | Democratic | Yea |
| Mujtaba A. Mohammed | Democratic | Not Voting |
| Natalie S. Murdock | Democratic | Yea |
| Paul A. Lowe, Jr. | Democratic | Not Voting |
| Sarah Crawford | Democratic | Yea |
| Sydney Batch | Democratic | Yea |
| Tracy Clark | Democratic | Yea |
| Amy S. Galey | Republican | Yea |
| Bill Rabon | Republican | Yea |
| Brent Jackson | Republican | Yea |
| Carl Ford | Republican | Yea |
| Danny Earl Britt, Jr. | Republican | Yea |
| David W. Craven, Jr. | Republican | Yea |
| Jim Burgin | Republican | Yea |
| Kevin Corbin | Republican | Yea |
| Lisa S. Barnes | Republican | Yea |
| Michael A. Lazzara | Republican | Yea |
| Michael V. Lee | Republican | Yea |
| Norman W. Sanderson | Republican | Yea |
| Phil Berger | Republican | Yea |
| Ralph Hise | Republican | Yea |
| Steve Jarvis | Republican | Yea |
| Tom McInnis | Republican | Yea |
| Vickie Sawyer | Republican | Yea |
| W. Ted Alexander | Republican | Yea |
| Warren Daniel | Republican | Yea |
Subjects
Frequently asked questions
- Who sponsors SB 650?
- SB 650 is sponsored by Jim Burgin (Republican).
- What is the current status of SB 650?
- This bill died with 2021-2022 Session. It reached “Passed Senate” 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.
- Where can I track SB 650?
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