State Government Affairs Overview

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State Government AffairsOverview

George W. Cook, IIIAssociate Director, State Government Affairs

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Toyota State Government Affairs Team

Erik KirkhornDirector

La Stanja BakerAssociate Director

George CookAssociate Director

Donna RhudyAssociate Director

Kim MenkeManager,

External/Government

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Regional Assignments

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Internal Resources: The “CASA” TeamTEMA External Relations / State Government Affairs

TFS State Government Affairs

Gulf States / Southeast ToyotaState Government Affairs

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External Resources and Alliances

• Dealers• Suppliers• Governors' organizations• State Government Affairs Council• Senate Presidents/SLLF• Minority Policy Organizations

– NHCSL– NBCSL– BOHCC– WIG

• NCSL/CSG• State/Local Chambers of Commerce• State manufacturing organizations• State consultants

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External Consultants

California

Arizona

Texas

Alabama

Kentucky

West Virginia

Indiana

North Carolina

Maryland

New York Massachusetts

Michigan

Mississippi

Maine

New Jersey

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2014 “Tier One” Policy Issue Priorities

• Autonomous driving • Right-to-Repair• Franchise• Substances of concern /

toxic chemicals• Safety (driver distraction, telematics)• Advanced technology initiatives• Infrastructure • ZEV • Collaborative efforts with the Affiliates

Tier 1 priority states

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Right-to-Repair Policy

ORIGINAL INTENT

Auto manufacturers would be required to provide the same diagnostic repair information to independent repair shops that

is currently accessed by dealers.

REAL INTENTTo force manufacturers to provide specific parts design and software codes that would allow aftermarket retailers to make and sell duplicate parts. Ultimately: Perform warranty service in their stores.

Jeopardizevehiclesafety

Threatenpassenger

safety

Loss ofproprietaryinformation

Complex, costly IP litigation

RISKS

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Franchise Policy• 30 U.S. franchise bills last year

• Industry negotiations successful

• TMS/Regions/Legal/Government Affairs engaged

• Elements include: Incentives Audits Relocations Retroactivity Warranty Repair/Over-the-Air

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Advanced Technology Policy

• Autonomous Vehicle Policy

• Connected Car Technology• Spectrum• Standardization• Cyber Security• Privacy• Infrastructure Needs

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Erik Kirkhorn(202) 463-6845

[email protected]

LaStanja Baker(310) 468-2453

[email protected]

George Cook(202) 463-6819

[email protected]

Donna Rhudy(202) 463-6832

[email protected]

Kim Menke(859) 746-4762

[email protected]