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State Government Affairs Overview

State Government Affairs Overview. George W. Cook, III Associate Director, State Government Affairs. Toyota State Government Affairs Team. Erik Kirkhorn Director. La Stanja Baker Associate Director. George Cook Associate Director. Kim Menke Manager, External/Government. Donna Rhudy

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State Government Affairs Overview

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  1. State Government AffairsOverview George W. Cook, IIIAssociate Director, State Government Affairs

  2. Toyota State Government Affairs Team Erik Kirkhorn Director La Stanja Baker Associate Director George Cook Associate Director Kim Menke Manager, External/Government Donna Rhudy Associate Director

  3. Regional Assignments

  4. Internal Resources: The “CASA” Team TEMA External Relations / State Government Affairs TFS State Government Affairs Gulf States / Southeast Toyota State Government Affairs

  5. 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

  6. External Consultants Maine New York Massachusetts Michigan New Jersey Maryland Indiana West Virginia California Kentucky North Carolina Arizona Alabama Mississippi Texas

  7. 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

  8. Right-to-Repair Policy ORIGINAL INTENT Auto manufacturers would be required to provide the same diagnostic repair information to independent repair shopsthat is currently accessed by dealers. REAL INTENT To 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. RISKS Jeopardizevehiclesafety Threatenpassengersafety Loss ofproprietaryinformation Complex, costly IP litigation

  9. 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

  10. Advanced Technology Policy • Autonomous Vehicle Policy • Connected Car Technology • Spectrum • Standardization • Cyber Security • Privacy • Infrastructure Needs

  11. Erik Kirkhorn(202) 463-6845Erik_Kirkhorn@Toyota.com LaStanja Baker(310) 468-2453La_Stanja_Baker@Toyota.com George Cook(202) 463-6819George_Cook_III@Toyota.com Donna Rhudy(202) 463-6832Donna_Rhudy@Toyota.com Kim Menke(859) 746-4762Kim.Menke@Toyota.com

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