SB345Introduced in the Senate
Vehicle Manufacturers and Dealers - Dealer and Manufacturer Associations - Administrative Hearings
Introduced by Jeff Waldstreicher, District 18
What does this bill do?
Plain-English breakdown
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Official description
Authorizing a vehicle dealer association and a vehicle manufacturer association to request an administrative hearing to resolve a dispute between entities or seek clarification or interpretation of any provision of applicable law, subject to certain requirements; and prohibiting a manufacturer, distributor, or factory branch that does not have at least one franchised dealer in the State from requesting a hearing.
Where it stands
Approved by the Governor - Chapter 463
May 12, 2026
How did lawmakers vote?
House of Delegates votes
1 recorded vote · each counted separately
Senate votes
2 recorded votes · each counted separately
House of DelegatesStage: Third Reading Passed · April 13, 2026
134
Yes
1
No
6
Absent or Not Voting
141 delegates recorded in this House of Delegates vote. Colors show vote categories only, not whether a vote was good or bad.
See how each delegate voted
| Delegate | District | Vote |
|---|---|---|
| Jason Buckel | 1 | Yes |
| Terry Baker | 1 | Yes |
| Jim Hinebaugh | 1 | Yes |
| William Wivell | 2 | Yes |
| William Valentine | 2 | Yes |
| Matthew Schindler | 2 | Yes |
| Ken Kerr | 3 | Yes |
| Kris Fair | 3 | Yes |
| Karen Simpson | 3 | Yes |
| Barrie Ciliberti | 4 | Yes |
Bill history
First Reading Judicial Proceedings
Hearing 2/12 at 1:00 p.m.
Favorable with Amendments Report by Judicial Proceedings
Favorable with Amendments {383420/1 Adopted
Second Reading Passed with Amendments
Third Reading Passed (45-0)
Referred Economic Matters
Hearing 4/01 at 1:00 p.m.
Favorable with Amendments Report by Economic Matters
Favorable with Amendments {893121/1 Adopted
Second Reading Passed with Amendments
Third Reading Passed (134-1)
Senate Concurs House Amendments
Third Reading Passed (46-0)
Passed Enrolled
Approved by the Governor - Chapter 463
Verify the information
- Official page on the Maryland Legislature website
- Favorable with Amendments 383420/1 Adopted (amendment)
- Favorable with Amendments 893121/1 Adopted (amendment)
- Vote - Senate - Committee - Judicial Proceedings (supplement)
- Vote - House - Committee - Economic Matters (supplement)
- Introduced (text)
- Engrossed (text)
- Enrolled (text)
- Chaptered (text)
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