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Bill107th CongressFiled Jun 29, 2001Law
S. 1140

Motor Vehicle Franchise Contract Arbitration Fairness Act of 2001

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What it doesSummary reported to senate without amendment (Oct 31, 2001)

Motor Vehicle Franchise Contract Arbitration Fairness Act of 2001 - Provides that whenever a motor vehicle franchise contract provides for the use of arbitration to resolve a controversy arising out of or relating to the contract, arbitration may be used to settle the controversy only if both parties consent in writing after such controversy arises. Requires the arbitrator to provide the parties with a written explanation of the factual and legal basis for the award.

What just happenedSep 10, 2002

By Senator Leahy from Committee on the Judiciary filed written report. Report No. 107-266. Minority views filed.

Who’s behind it

Sen. Hatch, Orrin G. [R-UT](R-UT)Sponsor
66 cosponsors33 D32 R1 I
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  1. Sep 10, 2002Floor

    By Senator Leahy from Committee on the Judiciary filed written report. Report No. 107-266. Minority views filed.

    Judiciary Committee
  2. Sep 10, 2002Committee14900

    By Senator Leahy from Committee on the Judiciary filed written report. Report No. 107-266. Minority views filed.

    Judiciary Committee
  3. Oct 31, 2001Calendars

    Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 210.

  4. Oct 31, 2001Committee

    Committee on the Judiciary. Reported by Senator Leahy without amendment. Without written report.

    Judiciary Committee
  5. Oct 31, 2001Committee14000

    Committee on the Judiciary. Reported by Senator Leahy without amendment. Without written report.

    Judiciary Committee
  6. Oct 18, 2001Committee

    Committee on the Judiciary. Ordered to be reported without amendment favorably.

    Judiciary Committee
  7. Jun 29, 2001IntroReferral

    Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary. (text of measure as introduced: CR S7195-7196)

    Judiciary Committee
  8. Jun 29, 2001IntroReferralB00100

    Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR S7195)

  9. Jun 29, 2001IntroReferral10000

    Introduced in Senate

Reported to Senate without amendmentOct 31, 200180
Motor Vehicle Franchise Contract Arbitration Fairness Act of 2001 - Provides that whenever a motor vehicle franchise contract provides for the use of arbitration to resolve a controversy arising out of or relating to the contract, arbitration may be used to settle the controversy only if both parties consent in writing after such controversy arises. Requires the arbitrator to provide the parties with a written explanation of the factual and legal basis for the award.
Introduced in SenateJun 29, 200100
Motor Vehicle Franchise Contract Arbitration Fairness Act of 2001 - Provides that whenever a motor vehicle franchise contract provides for the use of arbitration to resolve a controversy arising out of or relating to the contract, arbitration may be used to settle the controversy only if both parties consent in writing after such controversy arises. Requires the arbitrator to provide the parties with a written explanation of the factual and legal basis for the award.