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Senate passes bill limiting direct motor‑vehicle sales by manufacturers with affiliates; opponents call it protectionist
Summary
The Senate approved Senate Bill 160, which requires certain motor vehicle manufacturers with affiliates to sell through franchise dealers. The measure passed on a 22‑12 roll call after opponents argued it preserves a dealer‑franchise model that disadvantages direct‑to‑consumer sellers such as Tesla.
The Colorado Senate passed Senate Bill 160 on March 17, requiring certain motor vehicle manufacturers that have affiliates to sell through franchised motor vehicle dealers rather than by direct sales.
Senator Snyder moved for passage on third reading and final passage. Opponents criticized the measure as protectionist. "We're gonna allow…
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