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SEPTEMBER 23, 2009
IN THIS ISSUE
 DEALER NEWS & INFORMATION
– Automotive News at a Glance
REGULATORY & LEGAL UPDATES
– Title Processing Updates / Reminders
LEGISLATIVE UPDATE
– Transportation Legislation Review Committee Takes First Step to Make Dealer Bill Part of its Legislative Agenda
– CADA to Host Fundraiser on Wednesday, September 30th for Rep. Ken Summers (R-Lakewood)
– Be a Part of CADA's Grassroots Efforts!
– Guest Column: Pinnacol Holds Firm While Interim Legislative Committee Debates Changes to Pinnacol and Workers' Comp Laws
UPCOMING SEMINARS
– Upcoming Seminars
– OSHA in Plain English
– Unclaimed Property 101: The Essentials of Reporting & Compliance
– CADA Regional Member Briefings!
CALENDAR OF EVENTS
– Upcoming Events
– CADA Regional Member Briefings
– MDADA Annual Membership Meeting/CADA Regional Meeting
– NADA Convention and Exposition
– Denver Auto Show
– CADA 2010 Annual Golf Tournament
DEALER MILESTONES,
HIGHLIGHTS & TRANSITIONS
–Gene Wilcoxson of Wilcoxson Buick Cadillac GMC Passes Away
–Share Your Accomplishments
THE AFTERFACT
–All the News That's Fit to Email!
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AUTOMOTIVE NEWS AT A GLANCE
Listed here are several articles pertaining to the
auto industry in general that appeared recently in newspapers and other media outlets across the nation.
TITLE PROCESSING UPDATES / REMINDERS
Lien Filing and Lien Release Changes:
The Title Processing Division has released the following memo regarding changes that go into effect October 1, 2009 regarding lien releases. For the most part, this legislation was pursued by county clerks and was intended to remove some of the hurdles that made filing for lien releases more difficult. The key change is excerpted below:
Authorizes a separate lien release, signed under penalty of perjury, to remove the notation of security interest on a vehicle title instead of requiring the lien holder to sign the physical title. The lien may still be released on the title. Notarized lien releases which include a penalty of perjury statement are acceptable. Notarized lien releases (with no perjury statement) will no longer be accepted beginning October 1, 2009.
Review the full memo:
Revised DR 2395 as of October 1, 2009
The latest revision of the DR 2395 (revision date 6/30/09) will be required as of October 1, 2009. As a reminder, the Title Processing division typically works with a ninety-day grace period for all new forms, so within ninety days of a revision, the new form version is mandatory.
DR 2395, Revised 6/30/09
To download any of the title and registration forms, go to:
http://www.colorado.gov/revenue/dmv (select “Forms and Publicans”)
CLICK HERE to order forms from CADA
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If you have questions on any legal or regulatory topic, please contact:
DISCLAIMER: CADA is not authorized to dispense legal advice.The information contained in this weekly email is intended to provide important updates and reminders regarding statutes, litigation, and regulations. CADA always advises that dealers should consult legal counsel on the specifics of any laws or regulations to ensure proper compliance
 
TRANSPORTATION LEGISLATION REVIEW COMMITTEE TAKES FIRST STEP TO MAKE DEALER BILL PART OF ITS LEGISLATIVE AGENDA
The Transportation Legislation Review Committee (TLRC) met last Wednesday and I testified before the committee on behalf of dealers to promote legislation that would provide a threshold in statute under which county clerks shall process motor vehicle title and registration, even if there is a de minimus amount of taxes outstanding. As part of their agenda, the committee took motions on proposals for draft legislation that would become part of the TLRC package of bills for next session. Rep. Max Tyler (D-Lakewood) made a motion on behalf of dealers to draft a bill as described above. Rep. Tyler’s motion passed by a vote of 10-1, with only Rep. Jerry Frangas (D-Denver), dissenting.
Ultimately the committee voted to draft 6 bills and killed 2 others. Once drafted, the committee will still have to take a final vote on these bills. A summary of these 8 issues are below:
- Motion by Sen. Suzanne Williams (D-Aurora) to amend the process for toll violation notices for E-470. Passed
- Motion by Rep. Marsha Looper (R-Colorado Springs) to address waste tire management program. Passed
- Motion by Rep. Max Tyler (D-Lakewood) to address auto dealer/sales tax issues with vehicle title and registration. Passed
- Motion by Rep. Jerry Frangas (D-Denver) to reduce the number of handicapped placards or make process more difficult to get one. Passed
- Motion by Rep. Randy Fischer (D-Ft. Collins) to put a presumption of careless driving in statute for using a cell phone, putting on makeup, eating, etc. Killed
- Motion by Sen. Suzanne Williams (D-Aurora) to add a $5.00 surcharge to drug, alcohol and domestic violence citations to support local DARE programs. Killed
- Motion by Sen. Scott Renfroe (R-Greeley) to get consistency in the statutes regarding the terms “drivers education” and “drivers awareness.” Clean up bill. Passed
- Motion by Rep. Buffie McFadyen (D-Pueblo) to require state troopers to notify Senate and House Transportation committees of all fatalities and serious injuries in work zones. Passed
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CADA TO HOST FUNDRAISER ON WEDNESDAY, SEPTEMBER 30TH FOR REP. KEN SUMMERS (R-LAKEWOOD)
Please join us on the evening of Wednesday, September 30th as CADA hosts a fundraiser for long-time automobile dealers supporter, Rep. Ken Summers (R-Lakewood). During the 2009 Session, Rep. Summers was the prime sponsor in the Colorado House of Representatives of HB 1230, a bill that provided a hold harmless to dealers in the event of a subsequent audit where a purchaser of a motor vehicle has provided a dealer with an incorrect primary address in an effort to avoid sales taxes. For a copy of HB 1230, please click here. To view the invitation and for RSVP information, please click here. We look forward to seeing you at this event!
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BE A PART OF CADA'S GRASSROOTS EFFORTS!
In large part, CADA’s legislative success is due to the active and meaningful participation of our member dealers in grassroots activism. We are in the process of scheduling 28 meetings across Colorado between now and when the General Assembly convenes for the 2010 Session on January 13th. To see a current list of the meetings we have confirmed, please click here and RSVP to Lauren Stadler at lauren.stadler@coloradodealers.org if you plan to attend. We can’t wait to see you at these very important and educational meetings!
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GUEST COLUMN: PINNACOL HOLDS FIRM WHILE INTERIM LEGISLATIVE COMMITTEE DEBATES CHANGES TO PINNACOL AND WORKERS' COMP LAWS
By Dan Pilcher, Colorado Association of Commerce & Industry
On Wednesday of last week, Pinnacol Assurance issued a press release stating that it prefers maintaining its current structure and will not suggest any changes to an interim legislative committee that has been studying Pinnacol since August.
Last Friday, the Legislative Interim Committee on Pinnacol Assurance, which is chaired by Senator Morgan Carroll (D-Aurora), debated findings and recommendations concerning Pinnacol and state workers compensation laws and how they might be changed. Most of the proposals offer significant changes to current workers’ compensation statutes. Proposals that affect Pinnacol include increasing transparency of Pinnacol’s operations, increasing penalties for wrongful delay or denial of claims and giving injured workers seats on the Pinnacol Board of Directors.
The fifth and final meeting of the Committee is October 16th (9 a.m.—5 p.m., in House Committee Room 112 at the State Capitol). During this meeting, the Committee can vote on up to eight proposals to be drafted and filed for introduction as bills during the 2010 legislative session.
CLICK HERE for the list of bill requests made by Committee members.
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Questions or Comments? Please contact:
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| Event Description |
Date/Time |
Location |
OSHA in Plain English
An overview of OSHA regulations.
FREE Webinar |
Thursday, September 24, 2009
9:00am - 10:00am Mountain Time |
Click here to register online |
Unclaimed Property 101: The Essentials of Reporting & Compliance
Webinar |
Wednesday, September 30, 2009
1:00 PM - 2:30 PM EDT |
Click here to register online |
Employment Law WEBINAR:
Reducing Lawsuit Risks of Terminations and Staff Reductions
By Todd Fredrickson, top Denver employment attorney, Fisher & Phillips, LLP
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Archive of this webinar can be viewed any time |
Session was completed June 18, 2009
Click here for a registration form and more information (login information and slides provided upon registration)
-Includes detailed Q &A by those linked in on June 18th
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CADA Virtual Seminar: Employer Requirements for New COBRA Subsidy
Speaker: Penny Wofford, Ford & Harrison LLP
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Archive of this webinar can be viewed any time
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Click here for a registration form and more information (login information and slides provided upon registration)
Session was completed April 7, 2009
-Includes detailed Q &A by those linked in on April 7th
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| Event Description |
Date/Time |
Location |
CADA Regional Member Briefings
- FULL LIST of location dates and times |
Eleven meetings for dealers across Colorado |
For more information www.coloradodealers.org/regionals
Attendees can register through CADA via Phone: 303.457.5123, FAX: 303.831.9100, or E-mail: rsvp@coloradodealers.org
* Please note different RSVP
for Colorado Springs and
Pueblo meetings. |
MDADA Annual Membership Meeting/CADA Regional Meeting
Denver |
Tuesday, Dec. 1
11 a.m.- Lunch Meeting (General Session)
Plan to arrive by 10:45 a.m. |
JW Marriott Denver at Cherry Creek
150 Clayton Lane
Denver 80206
Attendees can register through CADA via Phone: 303.457.5123, FAX: 303.831.9100, or E-mail: rsvp@coloradodealers.org
Complimentary valet parking
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| NADA Convention & Exposition |
Feb. 13-15, 2010 |
Orange County Convention Center, Orlando FL
CLICK HERE for more information from the official website. |
Denver Auto Show
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Wednesday, April 7, 2010
thru
Sunday, April 11, 2010 |
Colorado Convention Center
700 14th Street Denver 80202
CLICK HERE for more information. |
CADA 2010 Annual Golf Tournament
SAVE THE DATE! |
August 23, 2010
11:00am-11:45am Registration/Practice
12:00 Noon – Shotgun Start |
Lakewood Country Club
6800 W. 10th Avenue
Lakewood, CO 80214 |
GENE WILCOXSON OF WILCOXSON BUICK CADILLAC GMC PASSES AWAY
Wilcoxson, 85, was preceded in death by his wife, Jane "Peachy" Wilcoxson, and survived by two sons, Gene Jr., called "Scooter," and Bill, and a daughter, Karen.
CLICK HERE to read more.
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LET US KNOW ABOUT YOUR ACCOMPLISHMENTS!
Have you or anyone else at your dealership won an award recently? Have you or your dealership provided any outstanding community service? We want to recognize such accomplishments. Please send us a brief write-up of the award or event along with any other information to milestones@coloradodealers.org. Also include your contact information for further follow-up.
THE AFTERFACT
- House OKs $2.9 billion for auto research
Detroit Free Press, September 17
Federal research into electric vehicles, hybrids and other fuel-saving technologies could tap $2.9 billion over the next five years under a bill approved Wednesday by the U.S. House.
- House approves green auto research bill
The Detroit News, September 17
The U.S. House overwhelmingly approved a bill Wednesday to boost government funding for green vehicle research -- the latest effort by Congress to aid the struggling auto industry.
- Crash Test: Old vs. New
The Wall Street Journal, September 17
They don't build cars like they used to -- and passengers are safer as a result.
- Hyundai Gains with Marketing Blitz
Business Week, September 17
The weakness of Korea's currency benefits the automaker. It has poured millions into high-profile ads that are helping it gain market share
- Chrysler to Set Strategy For Five-Year Targets
The Wall Street Journal, September 17
Chrysler Group LLC plans to outline a highly anticipated model strategy in November, Chief Executive Sergio Marchionne said Wednesday, acknowledging the work has proved more difficult than he expected when he took the helm at the auto maker in June.
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