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Any thought/interest about the value of a Tesla meetup in front of the Capitol next Thursday?
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The bill: http://in.proxy.openstates.org/2016/bills/hb1254/versions/hb1254.02.comh
Any thought/interest about the value of a Tesla meetup in front of the Capitol next Thursday?
Tesla Owners and Enthusiasts: We need your help. Yesterday, the Indiana Senate Committee on Commerce & Technology held a hearing on a bill that would shut down Tesla in the state. Authored and pushed by General Motors, HB1254 with amendment 3 would prohibit any manufacturer from being able to hold a dealer license after December 31, 2017. Existing law allows ANY manufacturer to apply for a dealer license without the use of independent franchised dealers. Despite having a lawfully granted license to sell Tesla vehicles directly since 2014 at the Fashion Mall at Keystone; despite contributing over $42M to the state through the purchase of parts and components from Indiana suppliers; and despite plans underway to construct a 26,000 square foot Tesla Service facility that will employ approximately a dozen Indiana residents and serve our customers, GM is pushing the Senate Committee to shut out Tesla. Here’s how you can help: please contact your local Senator – and if you live in one of the districts covered by any of the following Committee members, we urge you to reach out and let them know they should not shut out Tesla. You can find your Indiana legislators here. Chairman Buck: [email protected] , (317) 232-9466 Senator Merritt: [email protected], (317) 232-9533 Senator Delph: [email protected], (317) 232-9541 Senator Head: [email protected], (317) 232-9488 Senator Houchin: [email protected], (317) 232-9814 Senator Leising: [email protected], (317) 232-9493 Senator Tomes: [email protected], (317) 232-9414 Senator Breaux: [email protected], (317) 232-9534 Senator Broden: [email protected], (317) 232-9849 Senator Randolph: [email protected], (317) 232-9432 A follow up hearing will be held next Thursday, February 25, 2016, at the Capitol building. Let your voice be heard before that hearing to let them know that Indiana should encourage innovation, economic growth and consumer choice. Don’t let GM tell you that your only option is to buy a car from a traditional franchised dealer by shutting out Tesla. Thank you for your support and willingness to help Tesla stay and grow in Indiana. As always, when communicating with legislators, please be polite and respectful. Personal attacks should be absolutely avoided, as they will only hurt our cause! |
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The bill: http://in.proxy.openstates.org/2016/bills/hb1254/versions/hb1254.02.comh