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Bill Introduced to Gut Texas Dealer Statute Protections

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Friday was the bill introduction deadline for the Texas legislature. On Friday, Representative Leach (R-District 67) introduced House Bill 4810. The bill relates to agreements between equipment dealers and manufacturers. The bill would drastically change existing law by excluding nearly all equipment dealers from coverage under the existing statute. For those dealers remaining, the bill undermines […]

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Second Right to Repair Bill Introduced in Texas, Sponsor Gives Assurances

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At the beginning of this week, a second Right to Repair bill was introduced prior to the bill introduction deadline at the end of this week. Senate Bill 1654 is sponsored by Senator Lois Kolkhorst (R, Senate District 18). The bill is specific to farm equipment and contains all of the worst elements of Right

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Ohio Right to Repair Bill Introduced and Scheduled for First Hearing

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Late last week, Senate Bill 73 was introduced by Senator Bill Blessing (R). The bill, known as the Digital Fair Repair Act, was referred to the Senate Committee on Financial Institutions and Technology. A first hearing as been scheduled in the committee for Tuesday the 7th at 9:30. The bill is a re-introduction of the

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Maryland Right to Repair Bill Specific to Farm Equipment Scheduled for Hearing

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Maryland House Bill 712 was introduced and referred to committee on Feb 7th. It has since been scheduled for a hearing on the 22nd of February. This bill is a farm equipment specific bill that would require manufacturers to provide parts – among other things – to independent repair providers at the most favorable cost

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Notice to Indiana Dealers: Change in Sales Tax Exemptions for Non-Profit Organizations

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Non-profit organizations can claim an exemption from sales tax on purchases. Historically this has been done through the completion of the General Sales Tax Exemption Certificate (Form ST-105). The IN Department of Revenue has announced that as of January 1, 2023, Non-Profit Organizations will no longer be able to claim a sales tax exemption by using Form

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