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The 72nd Annual NIADA

Convention and Expo

LEGISLATIVE UPDATE JUNE 18-21

2018 SESSION 20 18

The Virginia General Assembly began the
2018 session on January 10th and conclud-
ed on March 10th. This was the “long” 60-
day session, rather than the 45-day “short”
session. During long sessions, the General FOR MORE INFORMATION OR TO REGISTER:
Assembly adopts the 2-year Appropriations www.niadaconvention.com or call 1-800-682-3837
Act (the state budget). Along with this ses-
Register to attend by May 18
sion being longer than most years, it was a For the Early Bird rate of $549 – and don’t miss out on our group discount opportunities
change from ordinary Virginia politics.
for additional attendees from your dealership.
With a new Governor, Lieutenant Gover-
nor, and a shift in power in the House of BMSM: Buy More, Save More!
Delegates, many changes occurred this $549 1 attendee $549.00 each
year. The November elections shifted power
in the House of Delegates from a Republi- $899 2 attendees $449.50 each 18% off
can supermajority of 66-33 to a slim ma-
jority of 51-49. That slim majority was de- $1,299 3 attendees $433.00 each 21% off
cided by two recounts and, finally, drawing
names from a choice of either of two film $1,599 4 attendees $399.75 each 27% off
canisters out of a bowl on January 4th. This
draw declared incumbent Delegate David $1,899 5 attendees $379.80 each 31% off
Yancey (R) the victor of the race for the NIADA is Rewriting the Playbook for the biggest event in the used vehicle industry by coming together
99th district. As you recall, last year several with the National Alliance of Buy Here-Pay Here Dealers to create a combined Mega-Conference that
of our dealers in Tidewater hosted a fund- Senate, and monitoring 7 bills in the House • SB873/HB627, which will exempt ve- blends the power of NABD’s BHPH expertise with NIADA’s wide-ranging education agenda –
raiser for this candidate - time well spent as and 1 Senate bill. Furthermore, Governor hicles sold on the basis of special order not to mention the largest Expo Hall in our history.
shortly thereafter he was named Chairman McAuliffe introduced his proposed bienni- from being inspected prior to sale. So The used car game has changed drastically over the past few years and continues to change rapidly.
of the House Transportation committee al budget that was subject to hundreds of far, both bills have successfully moved To keep up – and thrive – independent dealers not only have to adjust the plays they’ve been running for
that hears most of the bills impacting our proposed amendments needing review. through their houses. years, they need an entirely new playbook. Come join us in Orlando and rewrite your playbook to success!
profession.
Our priorities going into this session were to If these bills are signed into law this spring, What’s in it for YOU?
Del. Yancey’s election provided Repub- protect and be the voice of independent au- we are confident that they will have a posi- 3 of the industry’s best conferences under one 60+ education sessions covering topics such as hiring and
licans a slim, controlling majority in the tomobile dealers in the Commonwealth. We tive impact on our industry. roof as NIADA, NABD and FIADA come together at retaining sales staff, BHPH collections best practices, certified
House of Delegates. In addition to welcom- have accomplished that through our support the NIADA Convention and Expo to create a used pre-owned sales and operations, alternative profit centers, pros-
car Mega-Conference, offering the most complete
ing 19 freshman delegates into the House, of legislation that protects the industry. Here One of the smallest but perhaps most im- and up-to-date education available. pects and sales, BHPH to LHPH, wage and hour issues, best prac-
tices for F&I sales, and many more.
the General Assembly moved out of the is an overview of that legislation: portant actions of the Assembly so far took
General Assembly Building and into “tem- • HB1178, which allows the Motor Ve- place in the form of a simple text - one from 5 tracks of education to serve the needs of The largest Expo Hall in NIADA Convention history, featuring more
porary” offices in the Pocahontas building hicle Dealer Board or any licensed mo- the Chair of the House Transportation all independent dealers: Retail, BHPH, Legal & than 210 exhibitors offering the latest state-of-the-art products and ser-
Compliance, CPO and digital.
on Main Street. The General Assembly of- tor vehicle dealer whose business has Committee to one of our lobbyists. It was vices to help keep you ahead of the pack in today’s competitive market.
fices and committee rooms will be located been damaged to seek injunctive relief simple: “how does the VIADA feel about BOOK YOUR ROOM BEFORE MAY 1
there for four years. against any person who engages in SB873?” This shows that the VIADA con- To receive the NIADA/NABD room rate of $159 per night including resort fee.
business in the state as a motor vehicle tinues to grow its visibility with the General Rooms at the Rosen Shingle Creek will sell out quickly. Please book now!
This has been a busy session for VIADA. At dealer without a license; Assembly and it doesn’t happen without a No seriously, you need to book your room ASAP! Book your room before MAY 1
the start of session, of the 2,864 bills intro- • SB 532/HB1413, which states no prop- great deal of effort by staff and members. Follow us on social media for Convention updates and registration giveaways! To receive the NIADA/NABD room rate of $159 per night
duced and reviewed for relevancy, our team erty owner shall sell five or more motor Again, many thanks to those who stepped including resort fee. Rooms at the Rosen Shingle Creek
and Spotts Fain Consulting were actively vehicles per property in a 12-month in to host a local event for Del. Yancey. Now will sell out quickly. Please book now!
tracking 6 bills in the House and 2 in the period if they are an unlicensed seller; let’s replicate that effort statewide! n No seriously, you need to book your room ASAP!

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