A bill has been introduced in the Arizona House to allow direct sales of Tesla in Arizona.
I am hoping to build support from Arizona enthusiasts for legislation that will remedy this problem. Most owners are aware that current Arizona law forbids consumers from buying directly buy from Tesla. Pretty dumb, huh? If you are also a Tesla stockholder, you've got an additional reason weigh in on this issue.
We've got four options on how to support this legislation:
1) Arizona enthusiasts can write their legislators and/or the members of the House Commerce Committee (see email addresses below). We can write an original letter or simply "cut-and-paste" from the sample at the bottom of this email. Note the list of Commerce Committee members also shown below. When you write a state representative, please 'blind copy' [email protected] so we will know to follow up with legislators.
2) Show up at the State Capital this Wednesday 9am in front of the House Building. We will go in to the committee hearing together. If you want to speak, great! If you just want your presence to show your support, that's more than fine too! If you can, wear some Tesla clothing. I will have a Tesla Club-AZ ID badge/lanyards for you if you let me know you're coming. See very cool ID badge (below). Please, tell me you're coming! PM me at MarkR.
3) "Sign in" supporting the bill - email Miranda Cain at Hamilton Consulting to set this up - [email protected]
4) Do it all . . . or as much as you can!
We especially need Tucson enthusiasts to reach out to Rep. Mach in District 10 and owners who live around Peoria to connect with Rep. Rivero in District 21. They are both on the Commerce Committee.
To find the representative and senators in your district, visit Arizona State Legislature and click on "How do I find my legislators?"
Here's the text of the bill: http://www.azleg.gov/legtext/52leg/1r/bills/hb2216p.pdf
Call me, Mark (cell 602.980.1875) or David Leibowitz at 602.317.1414 if you have any questions. Thanks. Mark
House Commerce Committee Members
Rep Warren Petersen, Chairman - [email protected]
Rep. Jill Norgaard, Vice Chair - [email protected]
Rep. Jay Lawrence - [email protected]
Rep. Tony Rivero - [email protected]
Rep. TJ Shope - [email protected]
Rep Diego Espinoza - [email protected]
Rep Charlene Fernandez - [email protected]
Rep Stephanie Mach - [email protected]
Template Letter to Legislators:
Dear Representative/Senator <insert name>:
My name is <insert name>. I am writing to urge you to support H.B. 2216: motor vehicle manufactures; retail sales. This bill modernizes antiquated state law, reducing restrictions on Arizonans by allowing the purchase of a car directly from a manufacturer if the manufacturer does not have an existing relationship with a dealership.
Current law hinders innovation and American ingenuity. I want my state to be one that welcomes and encourages innovation and technological advancement in the free marketplace. I am asking you to endorse those same principles that will allow consumers – not government - to be the final decision makers regarding how vehicles are purchased in Arizona. Supporting this measure means you are promoting consumer choice by permitting consumers to purchase a vehicle directly from a manufacturer. This bill serves as an important demonstration of Arizona’s belief in both the entrepreneurial spirit and the open market, both foundational aspects of our economy and our great state.
I encourage you to support H.B. 2216. Ensure that Arizona fosters a free market environment that thrives on innovation and consumer choice, not state regulation.
Respectfully,
<insert name>
<insert contact information>
I am hoping to build support from Arizona enthusiasts for legislation that will remedy this problem. Most owners are aware that current Arizona law forbids consumers from buying directly buy from Tesla. Pretty dumb, huh? If you are also a Tesla stockholder, you've got an additional reason weigh in on this issue.
We've got four options on how to support this legislation:
1) Arizona enthusiasts can write their legislators and/or the members of the House Commerce Committee (see email addresses below). We can write an original letter or simply "cut-and-paste" from the sample at the bottom of this email. Note the list of Commerce Committee members also shown below. When you write a state representative, please 'blind copy' [email protected] so we will know to follow up with legislators.
2) Show up at the State Capital this Wednesday 9am in front of the House Building. We will go in to the committee hearing together. If you want to speak, great! If you just want your presence to show your support, that's more than fine too! If you can, wear some Tesla clothing. I will have a Tesla Club-AZ ID badge/lanyards for you if you let me know you're coming. See very cool ID badge (below). Please, tell me you're coming! PM me at MarkR.
3) "Sign in" supporting the bill - email Miranda Cain at Hamilton Consulting to set this up - [email protected]
4) Do it all . . . or as much as you can!
We especially need Tucson enthusiasts to reach out to Rep. Mach in District 10 and owners who live around Peoria to connect with Rep. Rivero in District 21. They are both on the Commerce Committee.
To find the representative and senators in your district, visit Arizona State Legislature and click on "How do I find my legislators?"
Here's the text of the bill: http://www.azleg.gov/legtext/52leg/1r/bills/hb2216p.pdf
Call me, Mark (cell 602.980.1875) or David Leibowitz at 602.317.1414 if you have any questions. Thanks. Mark
House Commerce Committee Members
Rep Warren Petersen, Chairman - [email protected]
Rep. Jill Norgaard, Vice Chair - [email protected]
Rep. Jay Lawrence - [email protected]
Rep. Tony Rivero - [email protected]
Rep. TJ Shope - [email protected]
Rep Diego Espinoza - [email protected]
Rep Charlene Fernandez - [email protected]
Rep Stephanie Mach - [email protected]
Template Letter to Legislators:
Dear Representative/Senator <insert name>:
My name is <insert name>. I am writing to urge you to support H.B. 2216: motor vehicle manufactures; retail sales. This bill modernizes antiquated state law, reducing restrictions on Arizonans by allowing the purchase of a car directly from a manufacturer if the manufacturer does not have an existing relationship with a dealership.
Current law hinders innovation and American ingenuity. I want my state to be one that welcomes and encourages innovation and technological advancement in the free marketplace. I am asking you to endorse those same principles that will allow consumers – not government - to be the final decision makers regarding how vehicles are purchased in Arizona. Supporting this measure means you are promoting consumer choice by permitting consumers to purchase a vehicle directly from a manufacturer. This bill serves as an important demonstration of Arizona’s belief in both the entrepreneurial spirit and the open market, both foundational aspects of our economy and our great state.
I encourage you to support H.B. 2216. Ensure that Arizona fosters a free market environment that thrives on innovation and consumer choice, not state regulation.
Respectfully,
<insert name>
<insert contact information>
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