California 2015-2016 Regular Session Status: In Committee 1 R cosponsors

AB 1777 — Used vehicle sales: salespersons' licenses.

Last action — In committee: Set, second hearing. Hearing canceled at the request of author.

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    Introduced
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    In Committee
  3. 3
    Passed Assembly
  4. 4
    Passed Senate
  5. 5
    To Executive
  6. 6
    Enacted

This bill died with 2015-2016 Regular Session. It reached “In Committee” 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This bill is no longer active — its legislative session has ended, so there is no live prognosis.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.

Summary

Existing law requires every manufacturer, distributor, transporter, and dealer of motor vehicles to obtain a license or temporary permit from the Department of Motor Vehicles before engaging in business. Under existing law, each person who applies for a dealer's license for the purpose of transacting sales of used vehicles is required to successfully complete a written examination before a license may be issued. Existing law also requires each applicant to successfully complete a preliminary educational program of not less than 4 hours before taking the examination. Existing law further requires a licenseholder to complete an educational program of not less than 4 hours every 2 years after issuance of the license. Existing law also requires every vehicle salesperson to obtain a license or temporary permit before engaging in vehicle sales, and provides that the license is valid for 3 years from the date of issuance. This bill would require an applicant for a vehicle salesperson's license or renewal of a salesperson's license who is employed by a dealer that sells only used vehicles for retail sale to complete the above-described educational programs applicable to vehicle dealers, unless the dealer owns a minimum of 10 branches of the business within the state and provides a minimum of 10 hours of educational training per year to its salespersons. The bill would require the dealer to maintain a copy of the salesperson's evidence of completion of the educational requirements at the location where the salesperson is employed, subject to inspection by the department.

Bill Text

Action History

  1. In committee: Set, second hearing. Hearing canceled at the request of author.

  2. Re-referred to Com. on TRANS.

  3. From committee chair, with author's amendments: Amend, and re-refer to Com. on TRANS. Read second time and amended.

  4. Re-referred to Com. on TRANS.

  5. From committee chair, with author's amendments: Amend, and re-refer to Com. on TRANS. Read second time and amended.

  6. In committee: Set, first hearing. Hearing canceled at the request of author.

  7. Referred to Com. on TRANS.

  8. From printer. May be heard in committee March 5.

  9. Read first time. To print.

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Frequently asked questions

What does AB 1777 do?
Existing law requires every manufacturer, distributor, transporter, and dealer of motor vehicles to obtain a license or temporary permit from the Department of Motor Vehicles before engaging in business. Under existing law, each person who applies for a dealer's license for the purpose of transacting sales of used vehicles is required to successfully complete a written examination before a license may be issued. Existing law also requires each applicant to successfully complete a preliminary educational program of not less than 4 hours before taking the examination. Existing law further requires a licenseholder to complete an educational program of not less than 4 hours every 2 years after issuance of the license. Existing law also requires every vehicle salesperson to obtain a license or temporary permit before engaging in vehicle sales, and provides that the license is valid for 3 years from the date of issuance. This bill would require an applicant for a vehicle salesperson's license or renewal of a salesperson's license who is employed by a dealer that sells only used vehicles for retail sale to complete the above-described educational programs applicable to vehicle dealers, unless the dealer owns a minimum of 10 branches of the business within the state and provides a minimum of 10 hours of educational training per year to its salespersons. The bill would require the dealer to maintain a copy of the salesperson's evidence of completion of the educational requirements at the location where the salesperson is employed, subject to inspection by the department.
Who sponsors AB 1777?
AB 1777 is sponsored by Lackey, Tom (Republican).
What is the current status of AB 1777?
This bill died with 2015-2016 Regular Session. It reached “In Committee” 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 AB 1777?
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